Controls Engineer

Company: Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Leicester Forest East
Job Description:

Overview

Controls Engineer / Control Software Engineer

to cGBP55k neg dep exp plus benefits

East Midlands – commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry

Our client demonstrates almost 40 years’ experience in the manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a range of industrial applications and are regarded as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the UK. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Controls Engineer to complement their established professional team and deliver machine control system solutions allied to a range of automated machinery-based projects.

Responsibilities

  • Tasked with writing and developing software, PLC & HMI coding for various automation projects.
  • Responsible for the electrical design and creation of machine control system solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects.
  • Deliver control and safety systems that comply with the requirements of the machinery directive and appropriate applicable standards, and electrical system design, selection of components and generating detailed circuit diagrams as required.
  • Integrate various robots, including SCARA, Delta & 6-axis; liaise extensively with customers, suppliers and team members; effective communication at all levels is essential.
  • Work autonomously and as part of a team dedicated to delivering projects within budgetary and timescale constraints.
  • Follow projects through from design, development and commissioning stages on machine control and safety systems.
  • Create associated electrical documentation including circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents, BOMs and bills of materials.
  • Ensure that machine electrical systems and safety systems comply with relevant European and international safety standards and procure necessary components.

Qualifications & Experience

  • At least 5 years’ experience of software design and PLC coding; experience with Omron, Siemens and Allen Bradley equipment is advantageous.
  • Comprehensive skills and experience of electrical design for machine automation using ePlan.
  • Knowledge of national and international electrical standards for machine design and machine safety systems, and requirements to CE mark machine systems.
  • Degree level or equivalent in electrical / electronic engineering or a closely related control system discipline; flexible approach to travel to customer sites across the UK.

Additional Information

In return, an excellent benefits package and genuine scope to progress your career into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers is available for the right candidate. For more details, contact the Controls Team at Premier Technical Recruitment.

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Posted: April 28th, 2026