Controls Engineer
3 days ago
Gloucester
Controls Engineer – Automated Machinery Gloucester, UK Salary Experience Dependent Every other Friday Off We are recruiting for a leading designer and manufacturer of special purpose automated machinery. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team in Gloucester. Key Responsibilities – Controls Engineer • Develop and support PLC, HMI, and Motion Control systems for bespoke automated machinery, • Program and modify software using Rockwell Logix platform (Studio 5000, FTView ME, Kinetix motion control, Safety PLC), • Configure networked control systems with distributed I/O, • Program and integrate vision systems (Cognex or similar) for inspection and measurement, • Provide controls support during prototype builds, new machine commissioning, and field service on existing equipment, • Ensure machine safety compliance with relevant international standards, • Produce supporting documentation for manufacturing, testing, and customer packages, • Deliver customer support, including on-site commissioning and troubleshooting, • Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements, • Participate actively in product development and continuous improvement activities Experience/Qualifications – Controls Engineer • HNC/HND or equivalent in a software/controls-related discipline, • Proven experience in PLC, HMI, and motion control programming – strong Rockwell Logix experience essential, • Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal advantageous, • Experience with robotic applications (Yaskawa preferred) desirable, • Vision systems experience (Cognex or similar) advantageous, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in culturally diverse environments, • Positive, supportive approach to technical problem-solving, • Flexible and receptive to change, • Willing and able to travel internationally (typically 4–5 trips per year, each 2–3 weeks duration) Benefits – Controls Engineer • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Every other Friday off – enjoy a 9-day fortnight, • Generous company pension contribution (up to 10% total):, • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (up to 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown), • Long service awards, • Private Medical Insurance available for all employees, • Group Life Assurance – up to 5× salary, • Group Income Protection – up to 2/3 basic salary (after probation), • Company sick pay – up to 6 weeks full pay (after probation), • Cycle to Work scheme Role will be suitable for: Controls Engineers, Electrical Engineers, PLC Programmers & Similar For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website