Control Systems Engineer

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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Job Details

Company
WR Engineering
Location
Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom NN11
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 50,000 Annual
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