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Controls Engineer
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Software Engineer – Control & Automation
Location: Coventry (Head Office) | Offices also in Exeter & Stoke-on-Trent which you can work from
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Type: Permanent | Full-time
About the Company:
Our client delivers large-scale turnkey solutions across the quarrying, aggregates, and industrial design & build sectors. They design, build, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems that drive safe, efficient, and sustainable production. With a strong focus on innovation and digitalisation, their integrated approach combines design, project delivery, and ongoing site support.
The Role:
As a Software Engineer within the Controls and Automation team, you’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary group delivering industrial control systems for large-scale material handling projects. You’ll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle — from concept and design through to testing, installation, and on-site commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, specify, and document automation systems for quarrying and heavy industrial processes.
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Develop PLC and SCADA software architectures using Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, and associated platforms.
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Produce high-quality technical documentation (FDS, SDS, I/O lists, commissioning packs).
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Support compliance with company procedures, UK H&S regulations, and relevant standards (BS7671, UKCA, CE, machinery safety).
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Assist with control panel design, wiring diagrams, and component selection.
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Conduct factory and site acceptance testing with clients and stakeholders.
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Deliver on-site commissioning and operator training for new plants.
About You:
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Degree or HND in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
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Proven PLC programming experience (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text).
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Strong background in Siemens PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems (experience with Rockwell, GE, or Mitsubishi advantageous).
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Understanding of control hardware design, specification, and testing.
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Good knowledge of industrial communication protocols – Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA.
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Hands-on experience in commissioning and optimisation of control systems on live plant.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach.
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Willingness to travel to customer sites (UK and occasional overseas).
Desirable Skills / Experience:
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Experience in quarrying, aggregates, or heavy industry material handling systems.
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Understanding of OT cybersecurity and its impact on control systems.
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Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508).
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Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
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Experience integrating OEE data capture and reporting into control architectures.
Why Apply?
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Work on major industrial projects with cutting-edge technology.
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Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking engineering team.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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