Controls Engineer in Lydney

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Controls Engineer - Day Shift
Lydney
£45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Day Shift | Permanent

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A well-established manufacturing business in Lydney, Gloucestershire is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their engineering team on a day shift basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automation or controls specialist who enjoys working across projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement within a modern industrial environment.

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As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and support of PLC-controlled systems across the site. You'll work on projects from concept through to commissioning while also supporting fault-finding, upgrades, and safety improvements to keep production running efficiently and safely.

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  Specify, program, modify and test PLC systems (Siemens TIA Portal / Step7, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff).

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  Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA systems, data acquisition, alarms, diagnostics, and performance dashboards.

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  Design and implement functional safety architectures including safety PLCs, light curtains, scanners/radar, and machine interlocks.

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  Produce safety documentation including risk assessments, Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), validation plans, and proof testing aligned with ISO 13849 / IEC 62061.

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  Troubleshoot complex faults across PLC, electrical systems, sensors, and communications networks.

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  Lead improvements to machine safety, throughput, and reliability including infeed systems, door interlocks, and safety zoning.

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To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

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  Proven experience with PLC programming and commissioning.

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  Experience with Siemens TIA Portal / Step7 and Mitsubishi GX Developer (Beckhoff TwinCAT advantageous).

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  Strong knowledge of Ladder Logic and STL programming.

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  Experience designing and supporting HMI/SCADA systems.

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  HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Controls, or Mechatronics (or relevant experience).

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Interested?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about this Controls Engineer opportunity in Lydney.

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