Controls Engineer

Role Summary

Lead the design, programming, and commissioning of bespoke automated systems for the dairy/food sector. Combine electrical design, PLC/HMI development, and multi‑discipline engineering (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic) to deliver turnkey solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Electrical design: SLDs, panel layouts, IO schedules, compliance with BS 7671, UKCA/CE, ATEX.
• Automation: PLC/HMI programming (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, B&R), SCADA, industrial networks, instrumentation integration.
• Project delivery: Full lifecycle from concept to commissioning, FAT/SAT, risk assessments, UKCA/CE marking.
• Support: Troubleshooting, upgrades, retrofits, training site engineers.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in controls/automation within food, beverage, FMCG, or pharma.
• HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• 18th Edition preferred.
• Strong background in bespoke automated machinery.

Skills

• PLC/HMI/SCADA programming.
• Electrical panel design & functional safety.
• CAD tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Pneumatics & hydraulics troubleshooting.
• Compliance documentation (UKCA/CE, PUWER, SIL/PL).

Attributes

• Analytical, detail‑oriented, safety‑driven.
• Strong communicator, independent yet collaborative.
• Comfortable in hygienic production environments.
• UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & package.
• R&D environment with scope to innovate.
• Training & development opportunities.
• Exposure to both new build and field projects.

Please note this employer does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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