Job Details: Controls & Software Engineer
Company
Industrial Machinery Manufacturer
Location
Lincolnshire
Salary
£50,000 - £70,000
Job Ref.
24778
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
28/11/2025
Benefits
Flexible Hours + Company Vehicle + Overtime
Contact
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to lead complex automation projects, support continuous improvement across company operations, and provide senior-level expertise in PLC programming, control systems and machine safety. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of major automation initiatives within a growing organisation.
Control & Automation Engineer
£50-70k + Flexible Hours + Company Vehicle + Overtime
Lincolnshire | Ref- 24778
- Lead the design, development, and optimisation of PLC-based automation systems
- Oversee the design, build, and maintenance of electrical control panels
- Produce, review, and approve electrical drawings using AutoCAD and/or EPLAN
- Interpret and troubleshoot electrical and panel schematics
- Provide technical leadership during machine build, installation, and commissioning
- Ensure full compliance with industrial, electrical, and machine safety standards
- Work with power systems and electrical system design
- Design, integrate, and support SCADA systems
- Support and optimise pneumatic systems and automation components
- Apply ATEX requirements and ensure safe working practices in hazardous areas
- Act as a senior point of contact for manufacturing support, including food and industrial environments
- Mentor junior engineers and support technical decision-making across teams
- Travel to customer sites as required (valid driving licence essential)
- Research and analyse customer requirements to identify effective control and automation solutions.
Requirements:
- Strong, proven PLC programming experience
- Extensive experience in control panel design/build/maintenance
- Full driving licence
- Experience with power systems and electrical design
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or EPLAN
- Manufacturing environment experience (food industry beneficial)
- Demonstrated knowledge of industrial safety and machine safety
- SCADA system experience
- ATEX knowledge and hazardous area experience
- Strong understanding of pneumatic systems
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to lead complex technical projects
For further information call John Anderson on: 01902212000 or 07715639123.