Controls Engineer – PLC, HMI & Vision Systems

Energy Jobline CVL; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

9/10 shift pattern

Private Medical insurance

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Gloucester is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop and support automated machinery worldwide. You will lead PLC, HMI and motion control programming across Rockwell and Siemens platforms and contribute to system integration across global sites.

This role requires travel to customer sites, ensuring safety compliance and delivering robust control solutions with strong documentation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC, HMI and motion programming.
• Knowledge of Rockwell Logix platforms and Studio 5000.
• Familiar with Siemens control systems (TIA Portal) advantageous.
• Experience with vision systems (Cognex or similar).
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PLC, HMI and motion programming and modification work.
• Configure networked control systems with distributed IO.
• Program and integrate vision systems for inspection and measurement.
• Support prototype, new machine builds and existing equipment in the field.
• Ensure and oversee machine safety to relevant standards.
• Prepare support documentation for manufacturing, testing and customers.
• Provide customer support and travel on site as required.
• Identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements.
• Participate in product development and improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control

Vision systems integration

Travel willingness

Control systems debugging

Education

HNC / HND or equivalent in a software-related discipline

Tools

Rockwell Logix

Studio 5000

FTViewME

TIA Portal

Kinetix motion

Cognex Vision

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL in Gloucester is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop and support automated machinery worldwide. You will lead PLC, HMI and motion control programming across Rockwell and Siemens platforms and contribute to system integration across global sites.

This role requires travel to customer sites, ensuring safety compliance and delivering robust control solutions with strong documentation and teamwork.