Senior Control Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Life Cover

Income Protection

Expenses

Overtime

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Dundee is seeking a Senior / Lead Controls Engineer. The role involves PLC programming, robot commissioning, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in industrial automation and a solid track record in delivering complex projects. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as profit share, life cover, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong background in delivering complex machine control projects.
• Proficient in PLC programming with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems and software solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Program and commission industrial robots to meet automation requirements.
• Test and validate systems on-site and in-house.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot Programming

Standards Compliance

Project Delivery

Customer-facing skills

Motion control

Customer-facing

Tools

Rockwell / Allen-Bradley

KUKA

Fanuc

ABB

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Automation Experts Ltd

Recruitment Specialist - Control & Automation Technology

Step into a world where advanced automation meets real-world impact.

This global technology company leads the way in delivering complex, high-performance automation solutions across many industries. You will be part of a fast-growing team that thrives on solving big challenges with smart, scalable technology, where your ideas and input are genuinely valued.

With locations around the world, this organisation offers true international collaboration, career progression and exposure to cutting-edge innovation. If you are looking for a role where you can grow quickly, work with exceptional talent and build solutions that matter, this is where your next chapter begins

Senior / Lead Controls Engineer

Competitive Salary + Profit Share + Overtime + Life Cover + Income Protection

Ref: 24435

Senior / Lead Controls Engineer - The Role:

• PLC Control & Software Development: Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems and software solutions tailored to special-purpose automated machinery.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all control and safety systems comply with relevant national and international regulations and standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, CE).
• Robot Programming & Commissioning: Program and commission industrial robots, including KUKA, Fanuc, and ABB, to meet specific automation requirements.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct comprehensive testing both in-house and on-site at customer facilities to ensure optimal system functionality and performance.
• Project Delivery: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver automation projects on time and within budget, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

Senior / Lead Controls Engineer - The Person:

• Over 5 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems, with a strong background in delivering complex machine control projects on time and within budget.
• Proficient in PLC programming, with hands-on experience in Rockwell / Allen-Bradley systems; open to leveraging skills with other PLC platforms, with training available if required.
• Proven track record in automation and production machinery design, with a practical, hands-on engineering approach from concept through commissioning.
• Knowledgeable in working with advanced technologies including vision systems, HMIs, motion control and robotics, contributing to improved machine performance and functionality.
• Strong customer-facing skills with a commercial mindset; adept at interpreting client requirements and delivering tailored solutions

Located in the Dundee area, relocation assistance can be provided and the role is also open to

experienced individuals based in the UK who require sponsorship.

Benefits Include: Profit Share, Life Cover, Income Protection, Expenses, Overtime

Contact John Anderson on: 01902212000 or 07715639123. Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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