Controls Systems Engineer
Posted 18 days ago
- The Straits, Lancashire
- Permanent
- Company Benefits
- £55,000 to £58,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 10 days
Job Title: Control Systems Engineer
Location: Leyland Area
Salary: £55,000 - £58,000
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Job Type: Permanent
A leading FMCG / Food Manufacturing business is making significant strides in automation and digital transformation. As part of its continued investment and growth, the company is establishing a dedicated specialist controls department and is looking to appoint a Control Systems Engineer to be a key part of this strategic initiative.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is forward-thinking, highly innovative, and committed to delivering best-in-class performance across its operations. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of automation and control systems within the site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and optimise PLC, SCADA, and HMI control systems across a variety of manufacturing processes.
* Lead and support automation and controls-related projects, from concept through to commissioning.
* Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and external integrators to ensure system reliability and performance.
* Troubleshoot complex automation issues and implement long-term fixes to reduce downtime.
* Maintain and develop documentation, software backups, and system architecture records.
* Drive standardisation and best practices across controls and automation platforms
Requirements:
* HND/HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Automation, Control Systems, or related engineering discipline.
* Extensive experience working as a Control Systems Engineer within FMCG or food manufacturing.
* Proficient in programming and fault-finding across Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC platforms.
* Strong understanding of SCADA/HMI development, industrial networks, and process instrumentation.
* Ability to work independently and take the technical lead on control systems improvement projects.
* Experience with data acquisition, Industry 4.0 technologies, or digital manufacturing would be advantageous.
If you are a passionate and technically driven Control Systems Engineer looking to take the lead in a forward-thinking and evolving business, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something genuinely exciting
Location: Leyland Area
Salary: £55,000 - £58,000
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Job Type: Permanent
A leading FMCG / Food Manufacturing business is making significant strides in automation and digital transformation. As part of its continued investment and growth, the company is establishing a dedicated specialist controls department and is looking to appoint a Control Systems Engineer to be a key part of this strategic initiative.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is forward-thinking, highly innovative, and committed to delivering best-in-class performance across its operations. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of automation and control systems within the site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and optimise PLC, SCADA, and HMI control systems across a variety of manufacturing processes.
* Lead and support automation and controls-related projects, from concept through to commissioning.
* Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and external integrators to ensure system reliability and performance.
* Troubleshoot complex automation issues and implement long-term fixes to reduce downtime.
* Maintain and develop documentation, software backups, and system architecture records.
* Drive standardisation and best practices across controls and automation platforms
Requirements:
* HND/HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Automation, Control Systems, or related engineering discipline.
* Extensive experience working as a Control Systems Engineer within FMCG or food manufacturing.
* Proficient in programming and fault-finding across Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar PLC platforms.
* Strong understanding of SCADA/HMI development, industrial networks, and process instrumentation.
* Ability to work independently and take the technical lead on control systems improvement projects.
* Experience with data acquisition, Industry 4.0 technologies, or digital manufacturing would be advantageous.
If you are a passionate and technically driven Control Systems Engineer looking to take the lead in a forward-thinking and evolving business, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something genuinely exciting