Senior Controls Engineer

ntwrx; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ntwrx-rec is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Chesterfield. You will own technical projects from design through commissioning, programming PLCs across Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi and Omron platforms.

You will develop and configure HMI/SCADA systems, produce electrical designs and documentation, and lead projects from concept to installation while providing hands-on fault-finding and optimisation on diverse automation machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and programming PLC-based control systems for bespoke automation machinery.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex automation hardware and software.
• Knowledge of multiple PLC platforms and adaptability to new technologies.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development and industrial communications.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience leading controls projects through commissioning.
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on engineering approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and programme PLC-based control systems for bespoke automation machinery.
• Work across a mix of PLC platforms, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron or similar.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA systems.
• Produce and review electrical control system designs, schematics and technical documentation.
• Lead controls projects from concept and software development through to installation and commissioning.
• Carry out fault-finding, debugging and optimisation of automated machinery.
• Support commissioning activities both on-site and at customer locations.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and project engineering teams to deliver projects to specification.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA development

Schematic interpretation

On-site commissioning

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

HMI/SCADA platforms

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Chesterfield, working on bespoke automation machinery and complex industrial control systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Controls Engineer with strong PLC programming experience across a variety of platforms, looking to take ownership of technical projects from initial design through to commissioning.

You will work on a diverse range of automation projects, developing control systems, integrating machinery and delivering innovative engineering solutions across multiple industries.

What you will do

• Design, develop and programme PLC-based control systems for bespoke automation machinery.
• Work across a mix of PLC platforms, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron or similar.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA systems.
• Produce and review electrical control system designs, schematics and technical documentation.
• Lead controls projects from concept and software development through to installation and commissioning.
• Carry out fault-finding, debugging and optimisation of automated machinery.
• Support commissioning activities both on-site and at customer locations.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and project engineering teams to deliver projects to specification.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers where required.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in a Controls Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer or similar automation engineering role.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience working with multiple PLC platforms, with the ability to adapt to different technologies.
• Knowledge of HMI development, industrial communications and automated control systems.
• Experience delivering automation projects from design and development through to commissioning.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.