Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Software Engineer

50,000 - 62,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

• Company car

• Paid mileage

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working considered

• Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

• Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

West Yorkshire
Hybrid working considered for suitable candidates

An established engineering business operating within industrial automation and bespoke machinery is seeking a Senior Controls Software Engineer to join its growing team. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to commissioning and mentoring junior colleagues along the way.

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and commissioning control systems for a variety of automated machinery and industrial applications.

• Interpret and work from electrical schematics

• Design and write PLC, HMI, and SCADA software from scratch

• Lead commissioning activities on machinery and automated systems

• Travel to customer sites across the UK, with potential for international travel

• Provide technical leadership and support to junior engineers

• Ensure projects are delivered to specification, on time, and to a high standard

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a controls or automation engineering role

• Strong PLC programming experience with one or more of the following:

  • Siemens

  • Allen Bradley

  • Omron

  • Mitsubishi

• Exposure to HMI and SCADA system design

• Experience across a range of industrial sectors (flexible background considered)

• Willingness to travel for commissioning activities

• Clean UK driving licence