Senior Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation Lead

ntwrx

Chesterfield

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.