Senior Controls & Integration Engineer

An opportunity for an experienced Controls & Integration Engineer to design, develop, integrate, commission and support end-to-end warehouse automation solutions. This role requires expertise beyond PLC programming, encompassing full system integration with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Role Location: Remote with visits to Northampton office

Role Summary

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• Full lifecycle ownership of automation projects, from software development through to post-implementation support.
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• Design and integration of control systems with WCS and WMS platforms.
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• Delivery of innovative warehouse and pallet automation solutions.
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• Extensive UK travel to support commissioning, optimisation and customer delivery activities.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Design, develop and modify PLC and control software.
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• Develop and implement integrations between PLC, WCS and WMS platforms.
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• Configure and maintain industrial communication networks and interfaces.
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• Lead commissioning, fault-finding, debugging and optimisation activities on live customer sites.
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• Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and system validation activities.
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• Support system performance through implementation and operational handover.
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• Diagnose and resolve issues across controls, software, network and system logic layers.
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• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery.
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Technical Requirements

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• Strong PLC programming experience.
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• Experience developing and commissioning WCS/WMS integrations.
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• Understanding of database interaction, APIs and middleware technologies.
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• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
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• Experience within warehouse automation, intralogistics or material handling environments.
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• Proven commissioning and troubleshooting experience in live operational settings.
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Desirable Experience

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• Experience with alternative PLC platforms.
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• SCADA and HMI development experience.
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• Exposure to SQL, REST APIs or higher-level software integration.
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• Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), shuttle systems or pallet automation technologies.
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• Additional European language skills would be advantageous.
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Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

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• Be comfortable working across PLC programming, system logic and software integration layers.
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• Take ownership of solutions from design through to operational performance and optimisation.
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• Thrive in innovative, fast-paced engineering environments.
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• Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-focused and accountable approach.
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• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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This is a hands-on engineering role focused on delivering fully integrated automation solutions that perform reliably in operational environments, from initial development through to post-implementation optimisation.