Job Details: Controls Engineer
Company
Systems Integration - Machinery Automation
Location
Staffordshire
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000
Job Ref.
25528
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
22/06/2026
Benefits
Overtime, Pension, Flexitime, BUPA
Contact
Control Engineer
£45k -£55k + Overtime, Pension, Flexitime, BUPA
Staffordshire. Ref: 25528
We are seeking a Control Engineer with a strong background in both electrical design and PLC software development to support the delivery of bespoke automation projects from handover through to commissioning.
The successful candidate will take ownership of projects, producing electrical designs and control system software, whilst ensuring all technical requirements are delivered to specification, on time and within budget. You will work closely with panel builders and internal engineering teams to ensure designs are correctly interpreted and implemented throughout the build phase.
Controls Engineer – The Role:
- Producing AutoCAD or EPLAN electrical design packages for bespoke control systems
- Creating electrical schematics, installation drawings, material schedules and supporting project documentation
- Developing Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and test documentation
- Programming and configuring PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
- Developing software using Siemens Classic, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley ControlLogix and Mitsubishi GX Works platforms
- Supporting the design and development of industrial control systems for a wide range of applications
- Carrying out in-house testing of control panels prior to shipment
- Participating in machine testing and system validation activities
- Supporting UK and overseas commissioning activities where required
- Working closely with panel build, engineering and project teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Assisting with technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
Controls Engineer – What We're Looking For:
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
Why Join?
- Join a specialist controls and automation business delivering projects worldwide
- Gain exposure to multiple PLC, HMI and SCADA platforms
- Opportunity for UK and overseas commissioning travel
- Work on varied projects across multiple industrial sectors
Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Uttoxeter, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Leek and other surrounding areas. For further information call Sharon Hill on: 01902212000 or 07764208419. Email: sharon.hill@automationexperts.co.uk