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Controls Engineer / Control Software Engineer
Location: East Midlands (commutable from Nottingham, Leicester, and Coventry). Salary: up to £60,000 plus benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Write and develop software, PLC & HMI coding for automation projects.
- Electrical design and creation of machine control system solutions for specialised automated machinery.
- Deliver control and safety systems that comply with the machinery directive and other applicable standards.
- Generate detailed circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents, BOMs, and bills of materials.
- Integrate various robots (SCARA, Delta, 6‑axis) and liaise with customers, suppliers, and team members.
- Communicate effectively at all levels and work autonomously or as part of a team to meet project budgets and timelines.
- Follow projects from design, development, and commissioning stages for machine control and safety systems.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant European and international safety standards and oversee component selection and procurement.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in software design and PLC coding, preferably with Omron, Siemens, and Allen Bradley equipment.
- Proficiency in electrical design for machine automation using ePlan.
- Knowledge of international electrical standards for machine design and safety systems (CE marking).
- Degree level or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team.
Benefits
An excellent benefits package and the opportunity to progress into a management role supervising a team of control software and service engineers.
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:
Controls Engineer / Control Software Engineer
Location: East Midlands (commutable from Nottingham, Leicester, and Coventry). Salary: up to £60,000 plus benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Write and develop software, PLC & HMI coding for automation projects.
- Electrical design and creation of machine control system solutions for specialised automated machinery.
- Deliver control and safety systems that comply with the machinery directive and other applicable standards.
- Generate detailed circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents, BOMs, and bills of materials.
- Integrate various robots (SCARA, Delta, 6‑axis) and liaise with customers, suppliers, and team members.
- Communicate effectively at all levels and work autonomously or as part of a team to meet project budgets and timelines.
- Follow projects from design, development, and commissioning stages for machine control and safety systems.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant European and international safety standards and oversee component selection and procurement.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in software design and PLC coding, preferably with Omron, Siemens, and Allen Bradley equipment.
- Proficiency in electrical design for machine automation using ePlan.
- Knowledge of international electrical standards for machine design and safety systems (CE marking).
- Degree level or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team.
Benefits
An excellent benefits package and the opportunity to progress into a management role supervising a team of control software and service engineers.
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Posted: May 2nd, 2026