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Controls Engineering Manager
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Controls Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of control systems and automation processes. They lead a team of controls engineers and technicians to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement of control systems across the facility or projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development, programming, and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and other automation systems.
* Manage controls projects from concept to completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
* Ensure all control systems comply with applicable regulations, safety standards, and internal policies.
* Supervise, mentor, and support controls engineers and technicians.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., mechanical, electrical, IT, production) to deliver integrated automation solutions.
* Oversee documentation of control systems including schematics, IO lists, and SOPs.
* Analyze system performance and recommend/implement improvements.
* Support maintenance teams with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
* Manage vendor relationships and review technical specifications for new equipment.
* Stay updated on emerging technologies in controls and automation.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
* 5+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
* Strong experience with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, and SCADA systems.
* Knowledge of industrial networking (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
* Proficient in interpreting electrical and control schematics.
* Familiarity with safety and compliance standards (e.g., NFPA 70E, OSHA, ISO)Before You Apply
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