PLC Controls Engineer

A specialist controls and automation engineering company based in Telford is seeking a talented Engineer to join their Test & Validation team. Working in close partnership with customers worldwide, you will apply advanced control techniques to solve complex engineering challenges across the full commissioning lifecycle from software development through to on-site sign-off.

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This is a technically demanding, varied role well-suited to an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. It offers genuine scope for international travel, technical progression, and skills development across the latest PLC and automation platforms.

Salary - £52.5k £62.5k Dependent on experience
Monday - Friday 08:45 - 17:00hrs
37.5 hrs / week
Finish Early Friday

Remuneration & Benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Statutory pension contribution
Death in service benefit (4x salary)
Overtime available excellent earning potential
UK and international project travel
Real career progression in an established engineering business

Key Responsibilities
PLC programming using Allen Bradley Rockwell and Siemens S7/TIA Portal writing, developing and structuring code
Development of ladder logic, statement list and function block programs
Configuration of system communications: EtherNet/IP, Modbus and Profibus
Set-up and commissioning of AC/DC drives and inverters
Application of PID control for flow, level, pressure, temperature and humidity systems
Performance of hardware and software testing and validation
On-site commissioning of new systems at UK and international customer locations
Delivery of customer training on commissioned systems
Development of Robot and PLC software as required
Remote customer support fault finding and diagnostics
Adherence to Risk Assessment procedures and Health & Safety requirements

Key Skills & Experience Proven PLC programming experience Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a minimum (essential)
PLC/SCADA system design xwzovoh and development
Systems, software and hardware development background
Experience commissioning automated systems in industrial or manufacturing environments
Confident communicator, able to represent the business to customers at a high standard
Self-motivated, accountable and keen to take responsibility

Desirable
Familiarity with Ignition SCADA systems
Experience with Robot software development

Qualifications
BEng or MEng in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics (preferred)
BTEC with significant controls engineering experience will be considered

Other
Full, clean UK driving licence
Valid passport (international travel required)