Senior Systems Control Engineer

Permanent Recruitment Solutions; Llanidloes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company phone and laptop

Job summary

Permanent Recruitment Solutions are recruiting an experienced Senior Systems Control Engineer to join an expanding team in Llanidloes. You will work on automation projects from initial build through to installation and final commissioning, with opportunities to travel across the UK and Europe.

The role offers a competitive salary (£40,000-£60,000), regular reviews, a company pension, and a supportive environment. Full-time permanent position with standard hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in controls engineering, maintenance or automation projects.
• Experience with PLC control systems; Siemens experience desirable.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe.
• Good understanding of electrical, mechanical and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and install control panels and automation systems.
• Develop and modify PLC, HMI and robotic programmes.
• Carry out on-site installation, commissioning and FAT.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Train operators following equipment installation.
• Mentor and support junior controls engineers.
• Produce technical reports and project documentation.
• Report project progress to senior management.

Skills

PLC control systems

Siemens PLC

HMI programming

Robotics programming

Tools

ABB robotics

Job description

Permanent Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering company for an experienced Senior Systems Control Engineer to join their expanding team in Llanidloes.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on exciting automation projects from initial build through to installation and final commissioning, with opportunities to travel across the UK and Europe.

£40,000-£60,000 per annum

Location: Llanidloes

Working Hours Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Build and install control panels and automation systems.
• Develop and modify PLC, HMI and robotic programmes.
• Carry out on-site installation, commissioning and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Train operators following equipment installation.
• Mentor and support junior controls engineers.
• Produce technical reports and project documentation.
• Report project progress to senior management.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with PLC control systems (Siemens experience desirable).
• Knowledge of ABB robotic systems is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in controls engineering, maintenance or automation projects.
• Good understanding of electrical, mechanical and automation systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Regular pay reviews and career progression
• Company pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company phone and laptop
• Friendly and supportive working environmentFull-time permanent position