SonicJobs Logo
Login
Left arrow iconBack to search

Controls Engineer

Streamline Search
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Stockport, Cheshire SK1 1NE, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

By applying, a CV-Library account will be created for you. CV-Library's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • Our client is a family-owned engineering business looking for a Controls Engineer to join their team.
  • The role requires proven experience in PLC programming, preferably with Rockwell RSLogix5000, along with strong skills in motion control and HMI design.
  • Responsibilities include developing and troubleshooting PLC systems, creating electrical designs using EPlan and AutoCAD, and assembling electrical control panels.
  • The position offers a salary of £45,000 and requires candidates to have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Additional benefits include a company pension, 23 days of holiday, and a company credit card for travel expenses.

Our client is a well-established, family-owned engineering business specialising in bespoke machinery and processing systems.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Controls Engineer to join a growing engineering team responsible for machine design, upgrades, and site support. This role involves working with PLC programming, electrical design, and assembly of electrical control panels.

Package:

  • Company credit card to cover business expenses while travelling abroad
  • 40 hour working week (8am-5pm Monday - Thursday & 8am - 2pm Fridays)
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension

Controls Engineer - Responsibilities:

  • Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Rockwell RSLogix5000 preferred) including motion control and HMI interfaces.
  • Create and modify electrical designs using EPlan and AutoCAD to support control systems integration.
  • Build and assemble electrical control panels, including backplate layout, drilling, trunking, cable labelling, wiring, and testing.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and installation teams to deliver fully functional and compliant machinery.
  • Undertake international travel for machine commissioning and on-site support
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant machine safety standards and ensure all designs comply.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems, and documentation within the engineering team.

Controls Engineer - Requirements:

  • Proven experience in PLC programming, preferably Rockwell RSLogix5000.
  • Strong skills in motion control and HMI design.
  • Competence in electrical design software (EPlan, AutoCAD) and panel assembly techniques.
  • HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Control Engineering or relevant experience.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel internationally

Streamline Search is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a CV-Library account will be created for you. CV-Library's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.