Controls Systems Engineer

Controls Systems EngineerLocation: Greater Manchester** Salary: Up to £55,000 + Paid Overtime + Bonus** Expected Annual Earnings: Circa £80,000** Travel: Approximately 50% UK and International**Are you an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys seeing a project through from software development and panel testing to installation, commissioning and ongoing customer support?This is an opportunity to join an established engineering business that designs and manufactures high-value capital equipment for high-speed manufacturing sectors.You will work on technically interesting machinery and automation projects, writing and developing control software before supporting testing, installation and commissioning at customer sites across the UK and internationally.The RoleAs a Controls Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, testing and commissioning control systems for bespoke capital equipment.Your responsibilities will include:Writing and developing PLC softwareCreating and modifying HMI applicationsWorking with Siemens and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell control systemsTesting control panels and machinery before dispatchSupporting machine build, electrical testing and fault-findingCommissioning equipment at customer sitesDiagnosing and resolving controls and automation issuesProviding on-site technical support during installation and production trials, as well as ongoing technical support to customersWorking closely with electrical, mechanical and project engineering teamsProducing and maintaining relevant technical documentationApproximately 50% of your time will involve travel to customer sites. This will include projects throughout the UK as well as international assignments.What We Are Looking ForYou will need previous experience working as a Controls Engineer, Controls Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation Engineer within a machinery, automation or capital equipment environment.You should have experience in:PLC software developmentHMI developmentSiemens PLC systemsAllen-Bradley or Rockwell PLC systemsControl panel and machinery testingFault-finding and problem-solvingInstallation and commissioningSupporting equipment and customers on-siteExperience working with high-speed manufacturing, production machinery, special-purpose machinery or automated equipment would be particularly relevant.You must also be comfortable travelling regularly throughout the UK and internationally.Salary and BenefitsThe company offers:Basic salary of up to £55,000 per annumPaid Overtime & Company BonusExpected annual earnings of approximately £80,000Excellent additional employee benefitsInternational project experienceTechnically varied automation and machinery projectsLong-term career development within an established engineering businessAbout the CompanyThe company designs and supplies high-value capital equipment to high-speed manufacturing businesses.Its engineers are involved throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial design and software development through to testing, installation, commissioning and ongoing customer support.This role would suit a Controls Systems Engineer who wants a technically varied position, strong earning potential and the opportunity to work on complex machinery projects in the UK and overseas.Apply now to find out more about the company, its equipment and the projects you would be working on.TPBN1_UKTJ