Controls Engineer in Loanhead, Midlothian
Posted by Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
£50,000 – £53,000 a year
Loanhead · Permanent
About the Role
Join a specialist industrial electrical engineering and automation company based near Edinburgh, delivering bespoke automation and control system solutions across a wide range of industries.
Working across sectors including quarrying, sawmills, paper mills, manufacturing and utilities, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects, from PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development through to troubleshooting and testing industrial control systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Controls Engineer looking for variety, hands-on technical challenges and the chance to develop their skills across different automation technologies.
Job Responsibilities
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PLC programming, testing and troubleshooting.
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Developing and supporting HMI and SCADA systems.
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Fault-finding and maintaining industrial machinery and control systems.
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Assisting with the design and development of automation systems.
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Testing and commissioning industrial control systems.
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Working alongside engineers and technicians on automation projects.
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Producing technical documentation and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Requirements
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Minimum 3 years' PLC programming experience.
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Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Schneider PLCs.
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Good understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
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Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Must be within commuting distance of Loanhead, Edinburgh.
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Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.