Controls Engineer

Salary: £20,500 - 37,000 per year

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience in the field of electrical/controls engineering
• 10 years industrial experience with sound knowledge of Swisslogs standard programming platforms
• Extensive experience with Siemens Step 7 Classic, TIA Portal, and Rockwell programming software
• Extensive experience with PLC programming languages such as ladder, FBD, STL, and SCL
• Prior experience leading controls teams on new or retrofit projects
• Knowledgeable on PLC and HMI programming best practices
• Desirable: Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with STEP7 v5
• Desirable: Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with TIA Portal
• Experience with Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (PROFIBUS, ASi, DeviceNET, etc.)
• Experience with VFD OEMs such as SEW, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or Kuka

Responsibilities

• Support installations and commissioning of material distribution systems, both new and retrofit
• Provide a high-level understanding and knowledge of all aspects of assigned projects and associated software
• Support onsite installation teams with in-depth knowledge of equipment, technologies, and system software
• Oversee multiple controls projects simultaneously, ensuring project teams apply correct engineering principles and concepts
• Provide remote and onsite support of high-level and complex automation systems
• Assist in developing and maintaining a standardized code set for multiple implementations
• Responsible for application engineering of HMI, VFD, and PLC systems for fully automated warehouse systems
• Oversee the development of multiple controls projects, ensuring they are on track financially and are deployed on time
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to design and quote automation systems and system improvements
• Develop system documentation and provide documented PLC code for internal resources and external customers
• Responsible for scratch development of PLC, VFD, and HMI programs
• Act as subject matter expert in multiple Swisslog technologies, supporting customers and junior members
• Lead multiple onsite project teams throughout the installation of a project to a successful implementation

Technologies

• Ethernet
• Support
• PLC
• Profibus
• Hardware

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We are a dynamic engineering company based in Redditch, UK, specializing in innovative automation solutions for material distribution systems. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our team is passionate about technology and committed to delivering high-quality projects. We offer competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits to support our employees well-being and success.

last updated 14 week of 2026