Lead Controls Engineer — Solar, EV & Storage

Automation Experts Ltd

England

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Job summary

Automation Experts Ltd is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to drive PLC-based control systems for solar generation, EV charging, and energy storage projects. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, mentoring a small team and delivering complete control solutions.

You will design and implement PLC software, review electrical schematics, and oversee FAT/SAT and commissioning, working with Siemens/Allen-Bradley platforms to meet demanding energy automation needs.

Qualifications

PLC programming and control system development.
Structured Text or another modern PLC programming language.
Control panel and electrical design principles.
Industrial communications and networked control.
FAT/SAT and commissioning.
Leading or mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of PLC-based control systems from concept through to commissioning.
Develop and review PLC software, with Structured Text experience particularly useful.
Provide technical oversight of control panels, electrical schematics, hardware and system architecture.
Integrate PLC's with equipment such as EV chargers, batteries, solar generation and metering.
Lead FAT, SAT and site commissioning activities.
Review designs and ensure consistent engineering standards across the team.
Mentor and lead a small team of automation engineers.
Work closely with the wider engineering team to deliver complete control solutions.