Siemens Controls Engineer – PLC & HMI Expert (Colchester)

Prime Appointments; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

3% company pension contribution

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

Varied and technically challenging工程

Job summary

Prime Appointments is recruiting a Controls Engineer in Colchester for an established engineering business designing bespoke automated machinery. You will develop PLC software, design electrical control systems and support machinery through to commissioning.

Key skills include Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal), HMI design and electrical schematics. The role offers varied projects, Friday early finish, 24 days holiday plus eight bank holidays, and a contributory pension.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Siemens PLC programming experience.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal.
• Familiarity with HMI programming and electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify Siemens PLC software using TIA Portal.
• Design and program HMI systems.
• Produce electrical schematics and control panel designs.
• Develop machine control software using Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Integrate sensors, drives, safety circuits and automation equipment.
• Support machine testing, commissioning and fault finding.
• Collaborate with engineering on new machinery development and improvements.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

TIA Portal

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

HMI programming

AutoCAD Electrical

SEE Electrical

PROFINET

Motion control

Safety PLCs

Tools

TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

SEE Electrical

Job description

Prime Appointments is recruiting a Controls Engineer in Colchester for an established engineering business designing bespoke automated machinery. You will develop PLC software, design electrical control systems and support machinery through to commissioning.

Key skills include Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal), HMI design and electrical schematics. The role offers varied projects, Friday early finish, 24 days holiday plus eight bank holidays, and a contributory pension.