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Title: Controls Engineer
Location: West London
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE).
Shift: Monday to Friday 07:00 – 15:30
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Loyalty bonus, Cycle to work scheme, On site parking.
Are you a hands on problem solver with a passion for complex systems, automation, and real-time engineering challenges? We're looking for a Controls Engineer to join a high-performing team at a fast-paced, technology-driven facility operating around the clock. If you thrive on finding smart fixes and long-term solutions to technical issues in a dynamic environment, this role could be for you.
Controls Engineer Role:
- Rapidly diagnose and resolve live control system issues both hardware and software to keep operations running smoothly.
- Apply your technical skills to modify PLC code, activate workarounds, and carry out temporary fixes as needed.
- Use tools like Profibus, CAN Bus, and barcode systems to dig into problems and uncover the root causes.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and drive permanent solutions with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Support critical automated systems including servo-motion, robotics, conveyors, packaging, and labelling equipment.
- Maintain and document detailed schematics, layout drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Own control system architecture, communication protocols, and system upgrades including backups, spares, and obsolescence strategies.
- Coordinate SAT/FAT processes and ensure regulatory and quality compliance at all times.
- Play a lead role in cross-functional technical projects to boost reliability and performance across the operation.
Controls Engineer Experience:
- Strong hands-on experience with PLCs such as Siemens TIA Portal, Simatic Manager and HMI systems.
- A solid understanding of servo systems, VFDs, DC motor control, and field control devices.
- Analytical mindset with an eye for detail and a pragmatic approach to complex problems.
- Familiarity with industrial safety standards, ATEX environments, and electrical permitting systems.
- Confident using CMMS platforms and MS Office tools for reporting and documentation.
- Ideally experience in distribution, production, or FMCG environments.
- An understanding of control system communications like Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or similar.
Please reach out to Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington for more information.
