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Controls Engineer in Warwick

Job DescriptionControls Engineer\n

East Midlands
£45,000 – £60,000 overtime
37.5 hours per week
Permanent

Controls Engineer\n

Are you an experienced Controls Engineer with a strong background in PLC programming and industrial automation?

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An established engineering business is looking for a Controls Engineer to join its controls team.

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You’ll work on bespoke machinery and automation projects, from software design through to testing and commissioning.

What You'll Do\n

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  • Write PLC software from first principles
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  • Program Siemens TIA Portal / S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
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  • Develop and test safety-related control software
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  • Configure VFDs, servo drives and motion systems
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  • Work with Profinet, Profibus and EtherNet/IP
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  • Read electrical drawings and I/O schedules
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  • Fault-find control systems and machinery
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  • Produce technical project documentation
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  • Work alongside electrical and project engineering teams
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  • Commission systems at customer sites
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What We're Looking For\n

The successful Controls Engineer will have:

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  • 5 years' experience in industrial automation or machinery
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  • Strong PLC programming experience
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  • Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
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  • Safety-related control experience
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  • VFD, drive and industrial network experience
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  • Ability to read electrical drawings
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  • Practical fault-finding experience
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  • Good technical documentation skills
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  • Full UK driving licence
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  • Right to work in the UK
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Desirable Skills\n

Any of the following would be beneficial:

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  • Siemens S7 Classic / STL / IL
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  • KUKA, ABB or FANUC robotics
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  • Motion control
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  • CNC
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  • Functional / machine safety
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  • HMI / SCADA
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  • Vision systems
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  • EPLAN Electric P8
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Industries\n

Projects can span a range of sectors, including:

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  • Automotive
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  • Aerospace
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  • Food & Beverage
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  • Pharmaceutical
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  • Logistics
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  • Manufacturing
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What's On Offer?\n

£45,000 – £60,000 Paid overtime

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23 days holiday Bank Holidays

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37.5-hour working week

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Training and development

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Flexible/hybrid working may be available during suitable software design phases

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Varied projects and technologies

The Opportunity\n

If you’re an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a hands-on role covering PLC programming, automation, design and commissioning, we’d love to hear from you.

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Customer-site travel is required, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work.

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A full UK driving licence and existing right to work in the UK are essential.

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*Visa sponsorship is not available*

Controls Engineer in Warwick

Warwick, RI
Full time

Published on 10/09/2026

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