Controls Engineer
Job in
Coventry, West Midlands, CV1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-03
Listing for:
Reevr Talent Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
£45,000 – £60,000 overtime
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Controls Engineer Are you an experienced Controls Engineer with a strong background in PLC programming and industrial automation?
An established engineering business is looking for a Controls Engineer to join its controls team.
You’ll work on bespoke machinery and automation projects, from software design through to testing and commissioning.
What You'll Do
Write PLC software from first principles
Program Siemens TIA Portal / S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
Develop and test safety-related control software
Configure VFDs, servo drives and motion systems
Work with Profinet, Profibus and Ether Net/IP
Read electrical drawings and I/O schedules
Fault-find control systems and machinery
Produce technical project documentation
Work alongside electrical and project engineering teams
Commission systems at customer sites
What We're Looking For The successful Controls Engineer will have:
5 years' experience in industrial automation or machinery
Strong PLC programming experience
Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
Safety-related control experience
VFD, drive and industrial network experience
Ability to read electrical drawings
Practical fault-finding experience
Good technical documentation skills
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK Desirable Skills Any of the following would be beneficial:
Siemens S7 Classic / STL / IL
KUKA, ABB or FANUC robotics
Motion control
CNC
Functional / machine safety
HMI / SCADA
Vision systems
EPLAN Electric P8
Industries Projects can span a range of sectors, including:
Automotive
Aerospace
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Logistics
Manufacturing What's On Offer?£45,000 – £60,000 Paid overtime
23 days holiday Bank Holidays
37.5-hour working week
Training and development
Flexible/hybrid working may be available during suitable software design phases
Varied projects and technologies
The Opportunity If you’re an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a hands-on role covering PLC programming, automation, design and commissioning, we’d love to hear from you.
Customer-site travel is required, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work.
A full UK driving licence and existing right to work in the UK are essential.
Visa sponsorship is not available
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