Senior Controls Engineer

JAM Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on bespoke automated systems across various industries, including food, automotive, and aerospace. You'll collaborate with experts in mechanical and electrical design to create and commission custom machinery, ensuring excellence in every project. With a flexible work schedule and generous holiday allowance, this position is perfect for those passionate about cutting-edge automation technologies. Join a supportive team dedicated to driving innovation and delivering exceptional solutions.

Benefits

Generous salary with overtime opportunities

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday allowance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in controls engineering, ideally in food or automotive sectors.
• Proven experience with PLC programming and robotics integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC software and develop HMI screens.
• Commission equipment and provide on-site customer support.

Skills

PLC Programming

Robotics

System Design

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell RSLogix

WinCC

Job description

Are you a skilled Controls Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge automation? We're recruiting for a dynamic, growing engineering firm that designs and delivers bespoke automated systems for leading industries worldwide. Join a talented team where your expertise in robotics, PLC programming, and system design will shape innovative solutions from concept to completion.

The Role

As a Controls Engineer, you'll collaborate with mechanical and electrical design experts to create and commission custom machinery. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll:

• Design and program PLC software from scratch, develop HMI screens, and integrate robots (e.g., ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa).
• Produce technical documentation (e.g., FDS, manuals, risk assessments) to meet UK and international standards.
• Commission equipment, ensuring successful FAT and SAT, while providing on-site customer support and training.
• Drive continuous improvement across projects and processes, working with diverse stakeholders to deliver excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Technical Skills: Proven experience with Siemens (TIA Portal) and Rockwell (RSLogix, WinCC) software, robotics, and automation systems. Familiarity with vision/sensing systems and pneumatics/hydraulics is a plus.
• Industry Experience: Around 6+ years in controls engineering, ideally within sectors like food, automotive, aerospace, or pharmaceuticals.
• Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent, e.g., HND/HNC/BTEC) in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Key Attributes: Strong problem-solving, excellent communication, and time management skills. Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret data under pressure.
• Travel: Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally abroad for site support and customer engagements.
• Mindset: Motivated, collaborative, and committed to professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

Why Join?

• Generous salary with overtime opportunities.
• Flexible 38-hour week (Mon-Thu 8:00-15:00, Fri 8:00-13:00) and generous holiday allowance.
• Work on groundbreaking projects using the latest robotics, servo, and PLC technologies.
• Be part of a supportive team driving innovation in automation.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an enthusiastic engineer ready to take on bespoke automation challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to explore this exciting opportunity with a leader in the automation sector.