Senior Controls / Industrial Automation Engineer

Company: MCS Group
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Overview

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a Global Manufacturing Software company. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Controls Engineer / Industrial Automation Engineer to join a rapidly growing global technology business delivering innovative software solutions to the manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct site surveys and assess manufacturing equipment for data collection opportunities
  • Integrate PLCs, sensors, and industrial devices with software platforms
  • Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols
  • Support implementation and commissioning activities at customer sites
  • Work closely with customer engineering, operations, and IT teams
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice development

Requirements

  • Experience within Automation, Controls, Manufacturing Systems, OT, or Industrial Engineering
  • Knowledge of PLCs and industrial automation systems
  • Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols such as OPC-UA, Profinet, Modbus TCP, or EtherNet/IP
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities
  • Willingness to travel

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • International travel opportunities
  • Exposure to global manufacturing operations
  • Opportunity to work with leading manufacturers and household brands
  • Strong company culture focused on collaboration, innovation and personal development

How to apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kathy Donaghey Principal Consultant at MCS Group 028 96935521

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Posted: June 8th, 2026