Senior Control Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company seeks a Senior Controls Engineer for high-profile automation projects across the UK and globally. The role involves PLC programming, project leadership, and collaboration with teams to ensure project success. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, alongside relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Benefits

Profit Share

Overtime

Full Benefits Package

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role with relevant PLC knowledge.
• Proven track record in delivering machine control system projects.
• Hands-on experience with automation and production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creation and development of PLC controls and software solutions.
• Deliver control and safety systems in compliance with standards.
• Program and commission various robots and test/debug applications.

Skills

Automation

Production machinery design

Programming

Interpersonal relationship skills

Tools

PLC (Rockwell / Allen Bradley)

Robots (KUKA / Fanuc / ABB)

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An international leader in their field, part of a global group with a high volume of new business have now created a number of Senior Controls Engineer roles to take the technical lead for a number of projects in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

£60,000 - £80,000 + Profit Share + Overtime + Full Benefits Package

Northern Ireland - relocation assistance available

Ref: 24489

Senior Control Engineer - The Role:

• Be responsible for the creation and development of PLC controls and software solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects
• Deliver control and safety systems which comply with the appropriate national and international standards
• Programming and commissioning of various robots - KUKA / Fanuc / ABB
• Test and debug software applications and produce detailed test plans
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and team members
• Be responsible for testing within the factory test and on customer sites
• Be part of a team dedicated to delivering projects to plan and budget

Senior Control Engineer - The Person:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role ideally with experience in Rockwell / Allen Bradley though other PLCs will be considered and training can be provided
• Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering machine control system projects to required timescale and budget
• Experienced in automation and production machinery design, ideally with a hands-on approach
• Experience of working with vision systems, HMIs, motion control or robotics would be beneficial
• A highly commercial approach with the ability to work directly with customers
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally for commissioning, 1-2 weeks a few times per year
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills to create a positive and productive team-oriented environment with all departments
• A proactive and flexible approach to work and be comfortable with a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities.

Located in the Dundee area, relocation assistance can be provided and the role is also open to experienced individuals based who are currently living in the UK who require sponsorship.