Controls Systems Engineer

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  • Lead automation and safety projects that directly improve reliability and uptime
  • Join a forward-thinking global manufacturer investing heavily in automation

    • About Our Client

    Our client is a specialist manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK and a strong international footprint. They operate in a niche industrial sector with continual investment in automation and process innovation. Their Lydney facility is undergoing a period of expansion, with major upgrades to safety systems, controls, and production technology - creating an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer to make an immediate impact.

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and commission PLC and motion control systems (Siemens TIA/Step7, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff).
  • Develop and integrate functional safety systems (light curtains, scanners, safety PLCs, interlocks).
  • Create and maintain documentation - FDS/URS, risk assessments, validation plans, and AutoCAD drawings.
  • Deliver SCADA/HMI systems with data acquisition, alarm, and diagnostic capability.
  • Lead automation projects from concept through to handover.
  • Troubleshoot chronic faults, drive root-cause fixes, and lead system upgrades.
  • Support production and maintenance teams with training, diagnostics, and technical guidance.
  • Maintain governance on version control, change management, and site standards.

    • The Successful Applicant

    The Ideal Candidate

  • Experienced in PLC/HMI design and commissioning (Siemens TIA/Step7; Mitsubishi GX; Beckhoff).
  • Proven background in functional safety integration and validation (ISO 13849 / IEC 62061).
  • Strong understanding of industrial networking, sensors, and drive systems.
  • Confident in HMI/SCADA development (Zenon or similar) and fault diagnostics.
  • HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Controls or Mechatronics; time-served apprenticeship preferred.
  • Comfortable working hands-on in a production environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communicator with disciplined documentation and change control habits.

    • What's on Offer

    Excellent salary and benefits.

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    Location:
    Lydney
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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