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Controls Engineer

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Controls Engineer / Control Systems Engineer / PLC Engineer
📍 West Cheshire (commutable from Liverpool, Chester, South Manchester)
💰 circa £60,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
🕒 Hybrid working

I’m currently working with a growing systems integrator in Cheshire who are looking to appoint a Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer to support a range of bespoke automation projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, engineering-led team delivering projects across conveyor systems, automated systems, robotics and pick & place machinery.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering automation projects from concept through to commissioning, including:

  * PLC programming (predominantly Siemens TIA Portal)

  * HMI development and system integration

  * Electrical design input (working with third parties for detailed drawings)

  * On-site commissioning and system sign-off

Projects typically involve around 6 weeks on site (2–3 times per year), with the remainder of time spent on design and development.

The Company

  * Systems integrator (no in-house product)

  * Projects across conveyors, robotics, packaging and warehouse automation

  * Growing focus on in-house software development

  * Opportunity to work across a wide range of technologies and industries

Candidate Requirements

  * Controls Engineer / PLC Engineer / Automation Engineer background

  * Strong Siemens TIA Portal experience (S7, WinCC etc.)

  * Experience delivering projects and commissioning systems

  * Comfortable working in a varied, project-led environment

  * Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Working Pattern

Hybrid working available.

Additional Information

  * Salary guide £60,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)

  * UK-wide travel required for commissioning (limited to project phases)

  * Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

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