Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation

Position: Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation - Fixed Term Contract
Location: Desford

## Controls Engineer
- Manufacturing Automation
- Fixed Term Contract Apply locations:
Desford, United Kingdom time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
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** Career Area:
** Manufacturing
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* Job Description:

**** Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
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* Job Title:

** Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation
** Salary:** £42,000–£57,000 depending on skills demonstrated
** Contract**:
Fixed Term until 31st December 2027
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* Location:

** Desford, Leicestershire
** The Opportunity
** Interested in working hands‐on with automation and control systems within a manufacturing engineering environment? As a
** Controls Engineer
** within manufacturing automation, you will operate within a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting the specification, integration and rollout of PLC‐based control solutions across production. Through close collaboration on capital investment and continuous improvement initiatives, you will help embed robust, standards‐compliant control systems that enable safe, efficient and high‐quality manufacturing operations.

As a
** Controls Engineer,
** you are accountable for, but not limited to:
* Identify and support the implementation of automation and robotics solutions, including PLC‐based control systems, applying automation principles to improve manufacturing safety, quality, efficiency and cost.
* Configure, standardise and support Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC and HMI systems, enabling effective diagnosis of production issues and acting as an escalation point for complex controls challenges.
* Support the introduction of new manufacturing technologies and equipment by contributing to controls‐related specifications and supporting installation, FAT, SAT and commissioning activities in line with manufacturing and engineering standards.
* Apply lean manufacturing principles and improvement tools to support technology, efficiency and quality initiatives, promoting standardised workflows and continuous improvement practices within production environments.
* Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, facilities and suppliers to support the delivery of automation and improvement activities through to effective production handover.
* Ensure controls and automation solutions align with manufacturing safety, regulatory and engineering requirements, supporting structured problem solving, safe operation and reliable handover to manufacturing teams.
* Coach and mentor others in applying standardised processes and workflows, while providing controls support for manufacturing technology implementations and acting as the escalation point for complex controls issues.
** NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
**** What You Can Demonstrate:
**** Level Basic Understanding**
* ** Collaborative Automation:
** Using an understanding of automation and robotics to support manufacturing activities, recognising benefits and limitations to help introduce solutions such as material handling, inspection or assembly automation safely and effectively.
** Level Working Knowledge**
* ** Engineering – Manufacturing (MFG):
** Using manufacturing engineering principles to specify, install, commission and support equipment and control systems, ensuring they meet engineering, safety and quality standards and perform reliably in production.
* ** Lean Manufacturing:
** Driving efficiency and waste reduction by using lean manufacturing principles and basic improvement tools to support continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
* ** Manufacturing Processes:
** Operating within defined manufacturing processes to support…