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Industrial Controls Engineer in Peterlee

Job Description

Industrial Controls Engineer (Electronics) required for a 12 months contract working fully onsite in Peterlee.

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This is a contract role Inside IR35 with an Umbrella pay rate of up to £38.50 per hour (or £28.00 per hour PAYE), depending upon experience and qualifications.

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This person will be supporting Industrial Controls Systems used on manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced factory environment.

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And ensuring Production Equipment performs correctly through software support, diagnostics, machine tuning, and validation activities.

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Requirements

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  • Experience in Industrial Control Systems and Automation
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  • Knowledge of embedded control systems
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  • Demonstrated capability in fault diagnosis and root cause analysis
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  • Understanding of J1939 CAN/Ethernet communications, sensors, actuators, and real-time systems
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  • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline
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  • Will have experience within either Automotive or similar manufacturing facility (aerospace or rail vehicle)
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  • Ideally from a Test & Validation background, with previous experience of Test & Validation or Test & Development work
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  • Electronics Controls Engineer / Electronics Engineer / Controls Engineer / Control Systems Engineer
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Responsibilities

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  • Deliver controls and software support for manufacturing operations
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  • Diagnose and resolve equipment control system issues to minimise downtime
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  • Support commissioning, testing, and tuning of production machinery
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  • Develop a clear understanding of production procedures, analyse them, and drive continuous improvement
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  • Execute software updates, fault finding, and system optimisation
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  • Support validation and performance verification activities
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  • Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and maintenance teams
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  • Maintain accurate documentation of changes, testing, and issue resolution
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Industrial Controls Engineer in Peterlee

Peterlee, UK
Full time

Published on 09/03/2026

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