Controls Engineer in Elgin
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A well-established and highly respected manufacturing business is seeking a Control Engineer to support automation, PLC systems and instrumentation across several production sites in the North of Scotland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on PLC / Automation Engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, improving control systems and working closely with engineering and production teams.
You will play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability of PLC, SCADA and instrumentation systems in a complex process manufacturing environment.
The Role
As a Control Engineer, you will provide specialist support for automation and instrumentation systems across multiple production facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Modifying and maintaining PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems
Diagnosing and resolving automation and instrumentation faults
Supporting automation and control projects alongside project engineers
Working with maintenance teams to improve control system reliability
Assisting technicians with instrumentation calibration and testing
Supporting production teams with control and instrumentation improvements
Ensuring compliance with health, safety and industrial control standards
This is a varied role combining day-to-day troubleshooting with longer-term improvement projects.
The Candidate
We are interested in speaking with engineers who have experience in industrial automation, PLC systems and instrumentation within a manufacturing or process environment.
You are likely to have:
An electrical or controls engineering background
Experience working with PLC control systems
Knowledge of HMI / SCADA systems
Experience with instrumentation, calibration and fault finding
A strong understanding of industrial automation and process control
Experience in manufacturing, process, food, beverage, energy or similar industries
A full UK driving licence
Experience with industrial communication protocols, automation networks or OT cybersecurity would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to work within a large and technically advanced production environment where automation and control systems are central to operations.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Company vehicle
Pension and healthcare benefits
Opportunities to work on automation improvement projects
Long-term career development within a stable engineering environment
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If you are a Control Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer looking for your next challenge in a process manufacturing environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
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