Industrial Controls Engineer

Industrial Controls Engineer (Electronics) required for a 12 months contract working fully onsite in Peterlee.

This is a contract role Inside IR35 with an Umbrella pay rate of up to £38.50 per hour (or £28.00 per hour PAYE), depending upon experience and qualifications.

This person will be supporting Industrial Controls Systems used on manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced factory environment.

And ensuring Production Equipment performs correctly through software support, diagnostics, machine tuning, and validation activities.

• Experience in Industrial Control Systems and Automation
• Knowledge of embedded control systems
• Demonstrated capability in fault diagnosis and root cause analysis
• Understanding of J1939 CAN/Ethernet communications, sensors, actuators, and real-time systems
• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline
• Will have experience within either Automotive or similar manufacturing facility (aerospace or rail vehicle)
• Ideally from a Test & Validation background, with previous experience of Test & Validation or Test & Development work

• Deliver controls and software support for manufacturing operations
• Diagnose and resolve equipment control system issues to minimise downtime
• Support commissioning, testing, and tuning of production machinery
• Develop a clear understanding of production procedures, analyse them, and drive continuous improvement
• Execute software updates, fault finding, and system optimisation
• Support validation and performance verification activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and maintenance teams
• Maintain accurate documentation of changes, testing, and issue resolution