Controls Engineers – Manchester & North West Location: Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire (Hybrid / Remote options available) Employment Type: Permanent

Cressida Consulting is working with a range of established automation and special-purpose machinery companies across the North West who are looking to strengthen their Controls & Software Engineering teams.

We have multiple opportunities available from Head of Controls / Department Lead through to Controls Engineers focused on design, development and commissioning.

Typical responsibilities:

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Full-lifecycle automation project work – from specification and design through to FAT and site commissioning

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PLC, HMI, and Safety programming (primarily Siemens TIA Portal)

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Integration of drives, sensors, and control systems

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Supporting installation, testing and fault-finding

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Contributing to continuous improvement and controls standardisation

We’re looking for candidates with:

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Proven experience in automation, machinery, or systems integration environments

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Strong knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal (PLC/HMI/Drives)

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An interest in full-lifecycle project involvement

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Good communication and problem-solving skills

Package & Benefits:

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Salary flexible depending on level and experience

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Hybrid and remote working options for several r...