Senior Controls Engineer – PLC, HMI & Safety Software

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Hinckley

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

23 days holidays

37.5-hour week

Pension scheme

Overtime paid

Training opportunities

Wide project exposure

Hybrid working

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join a dedicated controls department delivering high-quality automation solutions for industrial machinery across various sectors in the UK.

The role covers design, development, testing and commissioning of PLC/HMI and safety software, with client interaction from concept to handover. Strong Siemens S7/TIA Portal or Rockwell Studio 5000 experience is essential, plus UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

5+ years' experience writing PLC software from first principles within an industrial automation or machinery environment.
Strong experience with Siemens SIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000.
Experience writing, testing and commissioning safety-related control software.
Experience configuring and commissioning VFDs, fieldbus networks and industrial control hardware.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and translate them into working control software.
Competence in practical fault-finding during build, test and site commissioning.
Experience producing clear technical documentation, including FDS and O&M information.
Proficient with Microsoft Office for documentation and communication.
Clear written and verbal communication skills in English, as the role involves regular communication with UK-based customers and project teams.
Full valid driving licence for use in the UK, as customer-site travel will be required.

Responsibilities

Design and develop control software for Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000-based systems.
Support legacy systems where required, including Siemens S7 Classic and STL/IL code.
Write PLC software from first principles for industrial machinery and automation projects.
Develop and test safety software, and validate it against the safety matrix and project requirements.
Configure and commission VFDs, servo drives, motion systems, fieldbus networks and remote I/O.
Work with industrial communication networks such as ProfiNet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP or similar protocols.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, I/O schedules and functional design specifications.
Carry out electrical and control-system fault finding, including basic checks using a multimeter.
Create and maintain project documentation such as FDS, test documentation, commissioning notes and O&M information.
Work closely with project managers, electrical designers, panel build, installation and commissioning teams.
Commission systems on customer sites, including occasional weekend work and overnight stays where required by the project.