Control Systems Engineer

Position: Control Systems Engineer (Permanent)
Lead Controls Engineer

A specialist engineering business delivering advanced automated materials handling and robotics solutions is looking to recruit an experienced Lead Controls Engineer to support the delivery of complex automation projects.

This is a hands-on role leading small commissioning teams and taking ownership of Level 2 PLC control systems from implementation through to testing, integration, and final sign-off.

Key Responsibilities

Lead commissioning engineers and technicians on site

Deliver Level 2 PLC commissioning and system integration

Support control system and software development

Carry out software testing, simulation, and fault-finding

Take ownership of assigned PLC systems and commissioning activities

Mentor and develop junior engineers

Key Requirements

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Strong Siemens S7 PLC programming experience

HMI and SCADA development experience

Knowledge of industrial networks. Profibus, Profinet, AS-i

Industrial commissioning experience

Team leadership experience beneficial

Permanent role. UK-based projects.

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