PLC/SCADA Controls Engineer — Design, Code & Travel

Automation Experts Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Experts Ltd is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Cambridgeshire to design and code PLC/HMI control systems, and to carry out SCADA design using Wonderware InTouch. The role involves modifying hardware, wiring, testing, and commissioning at customer sites across the UK and worldwide.

You will collaborate with customers, document procedures, and provide optional out-of-hours support. A background in electrical or automation engineering and at least 3 years of project leadership

Qualifications

• Formal/technical qualification in electrical or automation engineering.
• Requires minimum 3 years' experience leading on projects.
• Competent with design & coding of PLC and SCADA software.
• Experience with electrical panels: 24VDC, 230VAC, 415VAC.

Responsibilities

• Design and code PLC/HMI control systems using Rockwell and/or Siemens TIA.
• Carry out SCADA software design (Wonderware InTouch).
• Modify existing hardware and panels as required.
• Communicate with customers regarding project progress.
• Test, install and commission at customer sites.
• Create technical documentation (FDS, manuals).
• Provide customer support 24/7 and out of hours (not compulsory).

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA design

HMI design

customer communication

testing & commissioning

documentation

travel willingness

Education

Electrical or automation engineering qualification

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens TIA

Wonderware InTouch

Job description

Automation Experts Ltd is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Cambridgeshire to design and code PLC/HMI control systems, and to carry out SCADA design using Wonderware InTouch. The role involves modifying hardware, wiring, testing, and commissioning at customer sites across the UK and worldwide.

You will collaborate with customers, document procedures, and provide optional out-of-hours support. A background in electrical or automation engineering and at least 3 years of project leadership