Senior Control Systems Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; Brandhall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in automated material handling and conveyor systems. You will be responsible for delivering PLC-based control solutions and supporting integration from design through to on-site commissioning.

The role requires hands-on problem-solving, experience with Siemens or similar PLC platforms, HMI development, and knowledge of sensors, actuators and field wiring.

Qualifications

• Experience in controls, automation or industrial systems integration.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, ideally Siemens or similar platforms.
• Experience with HMI development and industrial control systems.
• An understanding of electrical schematics, sensors, actuators and control hardware.
• Experience fault-finding and troubleshooting automated machinery or industrial equipment.
• An understanding of industrial communication protocols and system integration.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to engineering and problem-solving.
• The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• A willingness to support site installation and commissioning when required.
• Experience with conveyor systems, intralogistics, material handling or warehouse automation would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing, programming and supporting PLC-based control systems.
• Supporting the design and integration of automated material handling and conveyor systems.
• Working with control panels, electrical systems, sensors, actuators and industrial equipment.
• Developing and modifying PLC and HMI software to meet project requirements.
• Integrating control systems with wider automation equipment and software platforms.
• Carrying out system testing, fault-finding, debugging and performance optimisation.
• Supporting factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Diagnosing electrical, software and communication issues across integrated systems.
• Working collaboratively with mechanical, electrical and project engineering teams.
• Providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from development through to customer handover.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Sensors

Actuators

Industrial networks

System integration

Project-based engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

SCADA

Job description

Are you a Controls & Automation Engineer looking to work on innovative automation projects, developing and delivering bespoke solutions for a range of industrial applications?

We are working with an established engineering business specialising in automated material handling, conveyor systems and integrated automation solutions. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Controls & Automation Engineer to support the development, integration, installation and commissioning of automated systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically focused engineering team, working on varied projects from initial design and development through to on-site installation and commissioning.

The Role

As a Controls & Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering automation projects, working closely with mechanical, electrical and software engineering teams to ensure systems are designed, integrated and commissioned successfully.

Responsibilities

• Developing, programming and supporting PLC-based control systems.


• Supporting the design and integration of automated material handling and conveyor systems.


• Working with control panels, electrical systems, sensors, actuators and industrial equipment.


• Developing and modifying PLC and HMI software to meet project requirements.


• Integrating control systems with wider automation equipment and software platforms.


• Carrying out system testing, fault-finding, debugging and performance optimisation.


• Supporting factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning at customer sites.


• Diagnosing electrical, software and communication issues across integrated systems.


• Working collaboratively with mechanical, electrical and project engineering teams.


• Providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from development through to customer handover.

About You

We are keen to speak with engineers who have experience in controls, automation or industrial systems integration and are looking to develop their technical expertise within a project-based engineering environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a controls, automation or electrical engineering role.


• Knowledge of PLC programming, ideally Siemens or similar platforms.


• Experience with HMI development and industrial control systems.


• An understanding of electrical schematics, sensors, actuators and control hardware.


• Experience fault-finding and troubleshooting automated machinery or industrial equipment.


• An understanding of industrial communication protocols and system integration.


• A practical, hands‑on approach to engineering and problem-solving.


• The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• A willingness to support site installation and commissioning when required.


• Experience with conveyor systems, intralogistics, material handling or warehouse automation would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work on a variety of bespoke automation projects.


• Exposure to a broad range of industrial control and automation technologies.


• A collaborative engineering environment with multidisciplinary teams.


• The opportunity to develop your technical skills and take ownership of projects.


• A competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.

Interested?

If you are a Controls & Automation Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a growing engineering business, we would be keen to hear from you.