Lead Controls & Automation Engineer | Rugby

Hiring: Lead Controls & Automation Engineer | Rugby

I’m partnering with a global leader in energy and electrification technology to hire a Lead Controls & Automation Engineer for their Rugby operation.

This is more than a PLC programming role . We’re looking for an engineer who can think at system level , designing and understanding how complex control and power systems work together.

What we’re looking for:

✅ High-level Control System Architecture & Design

✅ Strong PLC, SCADA & HMI expertise

✅ Power Management Systems / Power Systems knowledge

✅ Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, OPC-UA

✅ FAT, commissioning & technical documentation

✅ Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Marine, Offshore or Heavy Industry experience

Why consider it?

⚡ Work on technically challenging energy and electrification projects

Join a major global organisation operating at significant scale in the energy sector

Opportunity to develop your technical expertise and build a long-term engineering career within a business that highlights skills development and hands-on experience

Contribute to technology supporting the electrification and decarbonisation of global energy systems

Up to £65,000 + bonus & company benefits

Rugby | 5 days onsite

If you can confidently talk through a complex controls project and explain the complete system architecture, how everything integrates, and what you personally designed , I’d like to hear from you.

a.laurente@greendatatalent.com Or send me a message or connection request for a confidential discussion.

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