Lead Controls Design Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Automation

Joinimagine; Banbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

Pay transparency

Global opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and implementation of controls solutions for world-class automated material handling systems. You will deliver PLC/SCADA software, test and commission on-site, while managing safety, quality and budget constraints.

The role requires extensive hands-on automation experience, Siemens S7/TIA Portal proficiency, and the ability to travel up to 60% across the UK and EMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Engineering preferred; HNC/HND considered for Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls.
• Ability to lead engineering activities autonomously on projects.
• Experience designing controls systems in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.
• Hands-on experience in industrial automation environments.
• Proficiency with PLC development tools and industrial networks (Profinet/Profibus/ASi/EthernetIP).
• Knowledge of E-plan is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of Machine Directive and related standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence; travel up to 60% across UK/EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the assigned project scope while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget targets.
• Produce PLC software and/or visualization systems.
• Emulate control systems in a virtual environment and test PLC software.
• Interpret electrical schematics and input data for design.
• Lead controls engineering activities in project design and implementation.
• Ensure CE compliance with Machinery Directive across systems.
• Produce documentation including design specs, calculations and risk assessments.
• Commission controls on site and support system commissioning and end-user training.
• Maintain relationships with customers and provide high-quality service.
• Promote continuous improvement of processes for better time, cost and quality.

Skills

Autonomous leadership

Industrial automation experience

Control system design

PLC development experience

Software testing & emulation

UK driving licence

System integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Profinet/Profibus

Ethernet/IP

E-plan

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and implementation of controls solutions for world-class automated material handling systems. You will deliver PLC/SCADA software, test and commission on-site, while managing safety, quality and budget constraints.

The role requires extensive hands-on automation experience, Siemens S7/TIA Portal proficiency, and the ability to travel up to 60% across the UK and EMEA.