Senior Controls Engineer — Hybrid (Siemens PLC)

Progressive; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Home-Based Working

Car Allowance

Fully Expensed Travel

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Progressive is recruiting a Senior Controls Engineer to own the controls scope across the full project lifecycle for industrial automation and warehouse automation projects. The role combines home-based software development with customer-site commissioning, requiring strong Siemens PLC skills and hands-on FAT/SAT involvement.

You will work with Project Managers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality control systems across conveyors, robotics and material handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering Industrial Automation or Controls Engineering projects.
• Strong Siemens PLC programming experience.
• Strong Siemens TIA Portal experience.
• Structured Text (SCL) and Ladder Logic programming.
• HMI Development.
• Industrial automation commissioning experience.
• FAT, SAT and customer-site commissioning.
• Machine sequencing and interlock development.
• Profinet and Industrial Ethernet network experience.
• Knowledge of drives, motor control and remote I/O systems.
• Ability to interpret Functional Design Specifications, electrical schematics and I/O schedules.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.
• Experience delivering projects throughout the full controls lifecycle.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of controls activities from receipt of approved electrical drawings and FDS through FAT/SAT.
• Review technical documentation and identify gaps, risks or conflicting requirements.
• Plan and manage controls engineering activities to achieve project milestones.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Electrical/Mechanical Engineers and wider teams.
• Develop, modify and maintain PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Program automation systems using Structured Text and Ladder Logic.
• Develop machine sequences, control strategies, interlocks and fault recovery routines.
• Create HMI applications with diagnostics, alarm handling and fault-finding functionality.
• Integrate conveyors, drives, remote I/O, servo systems, robots and third-party equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot Profinet and Industrial Ethernet networks.
• Complete software simulation, testing and I/O validation activities.
• Participate in FAT and SAT and customer-site commissioning.
• Commission automated systems at customer sites across the UK.
• Optimise system performance, throughput and reliability.
• Diagnose PLC, HMI, network and equipment faults.
• Produce technical documentation, software backups and release notes.
• Deliver technical support during commissioning and post-installation phases.
• Mentor and support less experienced Controls Engineers.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Siemens TIA Portal

Structured Text (SCL)

Ladder Logic

HMI Development

Profinet

Industrial Ethernet

Full UK Driving Licence

FAT/SAT experience

Industrial Automation

Education

HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, Controls, Automation or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

Beckhoff

Omron

Mitsubishi

Schneider Electric

ABB / FANUC / KUKA Robotics

SCADA / WMS / MES

RFID & Barcode Scanning

Job description

Progressive is recruiting a Senior Controls Engineer to own the controls scope across the full project lifecycle for industrial automation and warehouse automation projects. The role combines home-based software development with customer-site commissioning, requiring strong Siemens PLC skills and hands-on FAT/SAT involvement.

You will work with Project Managers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality control systems across conveyors, robotics and material handling.