Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer – Day Shift
Lydney
£45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
Day Shift | Permanent

A well-established manufacturing business in Lydney, Gloucestershire is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their engineering team on a day shift basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automation or controls specialist who enjoys working across projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement within a modern industrial environment.

The Role

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and support of PLC-controlled systems across the site. You’ll work on projects from concept through to commissioning while also supporting fault-finding, upgrades, and safety improvements to keep production running efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify, program, modify and test PLC systems (Siemens TIA Portal / Step7, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff).

• Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA systems, data acquisition, alarms, diagnostics, and performance dashboards.

• Design and implement functional safety architectures including safety PLCs, light curtains, scanners/radar, and machine interlocks.

• Produce safety documentation including risk assessments, Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), validation plans, and proof testing aligned with ISO 13849 / IEC 62061.

• Troubleshoot complex faults across PLC, electrical systems, sensors, and communications networks.

• Lead improvements to machine safety, throughput, and reliability including infeed systems, door interlocks, and safety zoning.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

• Proven experience with PLC programming and commissioning.

• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal / Step7 and Mitsubishi GX Developer (Beckhoff TwinCAT advantageous).

• Strong knowledge of Ladder Logic and STL programming.

• Experience designing and supporting HMI/SCADA systems.

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Controls, or Mechatronics (or relevant experience).

Interested?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about this Controls Engineer opportunity in Lydney.