PLC Control Programmer – Automation & Commissioning Expert

Wynne Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Technical training

Career development

Diverse automation projects

Supportive team

Job summary

Wynne Consulting is seeking an experienced PLC Control Programmer to join our engineering team in the UK. We design, manufacture, install and commission bespoke automated machinery and production lines for customers across the UK and internationally.

You will develop, test and commission PLC and HMI software for bespoke systems, collaborating with mechanical, electrical and project teams from design through FAT, SAT and on-site commissioning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming PLC-controlled industrial machinery.
• Experience with HMI development and integration of motion control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control system drawings.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC software for bespoke automated machinery and production lines.
• Design and configure HMI applications.
• Integrate motion control systems, drives, sensors and field devices.
• Support electrical design reviews and control system architecture.
• Conduct software testing and debugging during machine build.
• Participate in FAT and SAT.
• Commission machinery at customer sites in the UK and overseas.
• Diagnose and resolve software and control system issues.
• Produce clear technical documentation and maintain version control.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to ensure delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Driving licence

Travel for commissioning

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Servo drives

Robot integration

Machine safety standards

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

We are a growing engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of bespoke automated machinery and production lines for customers across the UK and internationally.

As our business continues to expand, we are looking for an experienced PLC Control Programmer to join our engineering team and play a key role in delivering innovative automation solutions.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, developing high-performance control systems and seeing your designs come to life on the factory floor and at customer sites, we'd like to hear from you.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing, testing and commissioning PLC and HMI software for bespoke automated machinery and production systems. Working closely with our mechanical, electrical and project teams, you will support projects from initial design through factory testing, installation and final customer acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PLC software for bespoke automated machinery and production lines.
• Design and configure HMI applications.
• Integrate motion control systems, drives, sensors and field devices.
• Support electrical design reviews and control system architecture.
• Conduct software testing and debugging during machine build.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Commission machinery at customer sites in the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Diagnose and resolve software and control system issues.
• Produce clear technical documentation and maintain software version control.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Mechanical Design Engineers and Electrical Engineers to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience programming PLC-controlled industrial machinery.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems.
• Experience with HMI development.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control system drawings.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning activities.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens or Mitsubishi PLC platforms.
• Knowledge of servo systems, variable speed drives and industrial networking.
• Experience integrating robotic systems such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA or Universal Robots.
• Familiarity with safety PLCs and machine safety standards.
• Previous experience within packaging, food, pharmaceutical or manufacturing automation industries.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
• Exposure to a wide variety of innovative automation projects.
• A supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
• Long-term career development within a growing business.