Controls Engineer
Location
Warrington, Cheshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
May 28, 2026
About this position:
An established automation and engineering business is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their project delivery team in a hybrid role involving regular travel to office and customer sites across the UK. This role would suit someone who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning and customer handover, while collaborating closely with project teams, software engineers, and external partners.
Job Responsibilities:
* Design and develop PLC-based control systems for automated machinery and industrial systems
* Produce PLC and HMI/SCADA software, primarily using Siemens and Rockwell platforms
* Carry out testing, fault finding, commissioning, and on-site support activities
* Support and oversee installation activities on customer sites
* Produce technical documentation including FDS, control philosophies, and supporting project documentation
* Work collaboratively with internal engineeri...
An established automation and engineering business is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their project delivery team in a hybrid role involving regular travel to office and customer sites across the UK. This role would suit someone who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning and customer handover, while collaborating closely with project teams, software engineers, and external partners.
Job Responsibilities:
* Design and develop PLC-based control systems for automated machinery and industrial systems
* Produce PLC and HMI/SCADA software, primarily using Siemens and Rockwell platforms
* Carry out testing, fault finding, commissioning, and on-site support activities
* Support and oversee installation activities on customer sites
* Produce technical documentation including FDS, control philosophies, and supporting project documentation
* Work collaboratively with internal engineeri...