Controls Engineer in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire

Echelon Engineers is partnered with an established Nottingham machine builder that designs and manufactures specialist process machinery for customers in the UK and overseas. They are looking for a Controls Engineer to take ownership of PLC and HMI software across their standard machines and bespoke customer lines.

This is a small, close-knit engineering team, so you will have real influence. The role is designed to grow into the controls subject matter expert for the business, with scope to move to senior level and build a team as the company expands. You will also be heavily involved in a strong R&D roadmap.

The role

• Design, develop, test and commission PLC and HMI software for standard and custom machines
• Write project documentation including FDS, SRS, test documents and operator manuals
• Integrate drives, temperature control, sensors and safety systems, and interface with customers’ upstream and downstream equipment
• Carry out FATs in Nottingham, then install and commission on site
• Provide remote and on-site technical support, including upgrades and retrofits
• Maintain the standard software libraries and follow version control and change management procedures
• Support new product development and the move to safety PLCs

Around 70% of your time will be in Nottingham. Travel is around 30%, UK and international, usually 1 to 2 weeks per trip.

About you

• At least 2 years of controls engineering experience, ideally with a machine builder or in special purpose machinery
• PLC and HMI programming, ideally Siemens TIA Portal (Rockwell Studio 5000 also considered)
• Experience with variable speed drives, servo or conveyor motion control
• Industrial networks such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP
• Good understanding of pneumatic systems
• Awareness of machine safety (PUWER, BS EN ISO 13849); safety PLC experience is a strong advantage
• Hands-on commissioning and fault finding
• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent experience in electrical, control or software engineering
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport

Nice to have

• Background in thermal or process equipment such as ovens or heating systems
• PID and temperature control
• Python, C#, SQL, OPC UA or MQTT
• Version control tools such as Git
• Some electrical design ability

What’s on offer

• £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
• Paid overtime, guaranteed when travelling
• Flexible start and finish times
• 1:30pm finish on Fridays
• Discretionary one day a week working from home, subject to workload
• Clear progression as the business grows

To apply, send your CV or contact Qas at Echelon Engineers for a confidential conversation.