Senior Automation Controls Engineer – PLC & Motion

Abbott Laboratories; Witney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Witney is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the Operations Group. You will develop and apply control-system solutions for motion control equipment, interpret PLC code, and debug issues while supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The role requires hands-on experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, plus an engineering qualification at HNC level or higher.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering automation solutions for manufacturing environments.
• Track record of fault finding and modifying PLC/HMI and motion control for automated machinery.
• Exposure to validated/regulated industries and rigorous documentation.
• Ability to follow procedures and produce accurate, clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative control-system solutions for motion control equipment and automated machinery.
• Interpret PLC code, debug issues, and support continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across projects, process, and production to implement effective control strategies.

Skills

Motion control

PLC

HMI

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Structured language

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Studio 5000

Oracle database

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Witney is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the Operations Group. You will develop and apply control-system solutions for motion control equipment, interpret PLC code, and debug issues while supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The role requires hands-on experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, plus an engineering qualification at HNC level or higher.