Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer Location: Leicester Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits Job Type: Permanent The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join a leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke automation and robotic systems. Working across a variety of high-tech industries, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative special purpose machinery from concept through to commissioning. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering business with a strong order book, excellent long-term stability and a collaborative team environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead the delivery of control system projects from concept through to commissioning. * Develop PLC software and HMI applications for bespoke automation machinery. * Commission and optimise special purpose machines both in-house and on customer sites. * Develop machine processes to achieve performance and cycle time targets. * Program and integrate industrial robots, including 6-axis, SCARA and Delta robots. * Carry out fault finding on electrical, control and machine safety systems. * Modify and improve existing automation systems. * Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT). * Ensure electrical and machine safety systems comply with UK and international standards. * Provide customer training following machine installation. * Support machine installation, commissioning and aftersales activities. * Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle. * Travel across the UK with occasional overseas travel when required. About You * Minimum of 10 years' experience within industrial automation or special purpose machinery. * Strong PLC programming experience using Omron, Siemens or Allen-Bradley. * Proven experience developing HMI and machine control software. * Hands-on commissioning experience within an automation environment. * Experience programming industrial robots (6-axis, SCARA or Delta) would be highly advantageous. * Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and pneumatic circuits. * Knowledge of machine safety and relevant engineering standards. * Experience working with injection moulding machinery would be beneficial but not essential. * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities. * Self-motivated, organised and able to manage multiple priorities. * Flexible to travel and work away from home when project requirements demand. What's on Offer * £60,000 - £65,000 basic salary. * Permanent position with a growing and financially stable engineering business. * Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation and robotics projects. * Varied role covering design, programming, commissioning and customer support. * Excellent long-term career development within a highly respected engineering team