Senior Controls Engineer

Overview

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.

• Location:
  
  West Yorkshire (Hybrid working considered for suitable candidates)
• Salary: £50,000 - £62,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Benefits:
  Company car;
  Paid mileage; 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Working Hours:
  
  Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm;
  Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Contract:
  
  Permanent

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.

• 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