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Controls Design Engineer - Advanced Automation

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 62,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Advanced Automation & Industrial Engineering
 Oxfordshire
 Up to £62,000 pa + paid overtime + extensive benefits package
 Control systems design within advanced automation

The Opportunity

 Our client is a global leader in advanced automation and material handling solutions, delivering highly complex, large-scale systems into blue-chip customers worldwide.
 As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join their engineering team, playing a key role in the design and delivery of sophisticated automated systems across international projects.

The Role

 You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of control systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning.

 Key responsibilities include:

Designing PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems for automated solutions
Developing and testing control software, including virtual simulation/emulation
Interpreting electrical schematics and technical design specifications
Supporting full project lifecycle delivery, from design through to site commissioning
Ensuring compliance with relevant standards (including Machinery Directive / CE)
Producing technical documentation (design specs, risk assessments, manuals, test procedures)
Supporting installation, commissioning, and customer handover activities
Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
Driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and system performanceAbout You

 We are looking for a hands-on Controls Engineer with strong technical capability and experience within industrial automation environments and bring a mix of the following skills and experience; 

Experience in PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred)
Strong background in industrial automation / control systems design
Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
Experience in software testing, validation, and system emulation
Understanding of machinery safety standards and CE compliance
Experience with distributed control systemsApply now to lead where precision, performance and passion meet. Or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
 This role is being managed exclusively by Lord Search & Selection so to apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10324.

Desired Skills and Experience
 Automation, Robotics, PLC, Warehousing, 3PL, Logistics, Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Projects, Programmes, Program, Robotics, Controls, Software, S7, Siemens, TIA

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