Senior Controls Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year

• HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least five years experience in controls and software engineering.
• Strong PLC programming experience, including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Blocks, and Data Structures.
• HMI programming experience using  or similar high-level languages.
• Experience with Modbus communications, software configuration management, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of P&, electrical schematics, PID control loops, HAZOP, and FMEA.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Desirable experience includes PLC hardware configuration, simulation tools, HTML5, JavaScript, ASP, functional safety systems, and SEMI industry standards.

• Design and develop PLC and HMI software for new and existing products.
• Produce and review software specifications and technical documentation.
• Carry out software testing, validation, and simulation activities.
• Support project planning and ensure engineering activities are delivered on time.
• Drive continuous improvement of controls engineering processes and standards.
• Investigate software quality issues and provide expert technical support.
• Produce software release documentation, manuals, and build notes.
• Mentor junior engineers and deliver technical training across the team.

• Hardware
• HTML5
• Support
• Java Script
• PLC

We are a growing engineering team developing advanced control and visualisation software for innovative engineering products. This is a full‑time, permanent, on‑site role based in Clevedon, North Somerset, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The package includes up to 7.5% annual bonus, up to 8% employer pension contribution, life assurance, health cash plan, wellbeing programme, discounted gym memberships, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, and a subsidised canteen.

Occasional travel to customer sites and other engineering locations may be required.

last updated 28 week of 2026