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Controls Engineer

Evesham

£55,000 - £65,000

Monday - Friday, Days

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support industrial automation systems within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of automated production equipment. As a Controls Engineer, this role involves hands-on troubleshooting, software development, and the integration of industrial networks such as PROFIBUS and related fieldbus and industrial Ethernet systems.

As a Controls Engineer, what you'll be doing:

Design, program, test, and maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing processes and equipment

Develop and modify HMI interfaces to improve usability, safety, and operator efficiency

Configure, deploy, and support SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, data acquisition, and reporting

Troubleshoot and resolve automation, electrical, software, and communication issues to minimize downtime

Implement and maintain industrial communication networks (e.g. PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)

Integrate automation systems with manufacturing equipment, sensors, drives, robots, and safety systems

Perform system commissioning, validation, and documentation for new and existing production lines

Collaborate with maintenance, production, IT, and engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability

What we'll need from you:

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline (e.g. NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment as a Controls Engineer or similar job role

Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, or similar)

Experience developing and supporting HMI systems

Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, or similar)

Solid understanding of industrial networks and fieldbus systems, including PROFIBUS

What you'll get in return:

Salary of up to £65,000 working a Monday - Friday, days pattern

Excellent pension and holidays

Overtime available with no requirements

Training and development schemes

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, , race, , , , educational background, parental status, gender or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

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