Automation and Controls Engineer

Automation & Control Engineer Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation & Control Engineer to lead site-level industrial control systems (ICS) at a major manufacturing site in Sheffield. You'll be responsible for maintaining and optimising automated processes to minimise downtime and support continuous improvement across production.

• Lead all ICS-related activity on site (PLC, SCADA, HMIs, electrical controls)

• Troubleshoot, program and optimise control systems (Siemens & Allen-Bradley)

• Manage ICS vendor contracts and service relationships

• Maintain documentation, backups, electrical schematics, and PPM systems

• Identify and manage obsolescence risks in control infrastructure

• Support CI initiatives, equipment upgrades, and project implementation

• Degree in Engineering or 5+ years’ relevant experience in automation/maintenance

• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA (Ignition, InTouch)

• Skilled in root cause analysis, electrical schematics, and industrial networks (DeviceNet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)

• Exposure to ATEX/DSEAR, PSM, or COMAH environments advantageous

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma or CI tools is a plus

• Competitive salary + company bonus scheme

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Company pension and life assurance

• Sickness pay scheme

• Ongoing training, development and career progression in a global organisationContact for more information