Job Description:

Controls Engineer | Colchester | up to £50,000 | 24 days holiday

We are recruiting for an experienced Controls Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke automated machinery.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects, developing PLC software, designing electrical control systems and supporting machinery through to commissioning.

Key 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
• Work closely with the engineering team on new machinery development and improvements

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation Engineer
• Essential: Hands-on Siemens PLC programming experience
• Experience with TIA Portal, Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text
• Knowledge of HMI programming and electrical control systems
• Experience with automated machinery and commissioning
• Electrical design experience using AutoCAD Electrical or SEE Electrical would be advantageous
• Knowledge of safety PLCs, motion control and PROFINET would be beneficial

Benefits

• Early finish on Fridays
• 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• 3% company pension contribution
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting engineering projects

Apply Now

If you're a Controls Engineer with Siemens PLC programming experience looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity on the outskirts of Colchester.