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Job summary
A leading automation company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer to lead the design and support of PLC and HMI/SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in automation and programming, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor others. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering innovative automation solutions for global clients and fostering personal growth.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 5 years’ experience in designing and coding PLC & HMI/SCADA systems.
- Strong knowledge of communication protocols like EtherCAT and Profinet.
- Excellent English communication skills and willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, programming, and support of PLC/HMI systems.
- Mentor junior engineers and review technical work.
- Work with clients to define requirements and assess technical risks.
- Support system validation and onsite commissioning.
Skills
Are you passionate about automation and looking to lead cutting-edge projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment? Our client, 3P Innovation, is a leader in automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device, and FMCG industries, and they are seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer.
- Lead the design, programming, commissioning, and support of PLC and HMI/SCADA systems across bespoke machinery projects worldwide.
- Mentor junior engineers and review technical work, while remaining hands‑on with coding and system architecture.
- Work with clients and internal teams to define requirements, assess technical risks, and support sales processes.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including software design specifications, test records, and O&M manuals.
- Support system validation, FATs, onsite commissioning, and handover to customers.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of 3P’s standard code libraries and processes.
- Opportunity to work with robotics, vision systems, and other emerging technologies as required.
- 5 years’ experience designing and coding PLC & HMI/SCADA systems (Beckhoff or Siemens).
- Strong knowledge of servo motion control and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, CAN, IP, Serial).
- Familiarity with IEC (phone number removed), structured text, object‑oriented programming, and Git version control.
- Excellent English communication skills; willing and able to travel internationally (5% of the time).
- Experience in pharmaceutical automation, GAMP5 / 21CFR11 / EU Annex 11 compliance.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic principles.
- Exposure to machine vision, robotics, SCADA/MES, .NET, and SQL.
- Join a forward‑thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
- Work on exciting projects delivering bespoke automation solutions for global clients.
- Opportunity for personal growth, technical leadership, and mentoring within a supportive team.
If you’re a driven, hands‑on controls engineer ready to take ownership of complex systems and lead technical excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
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