Senior Controls Project Engineer

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Senior Controls Project Engineer Location: Manchester Working Format: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Benefits: 28 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), Bupa medical cover, competitive pension plan Contract Type: Permanent
Our client is a global leader in automated material handling systems and they are looking for a Senior Controls Project Engineer with the technical expertise, precision, and problem-solving mindset to lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of control systems across complex automation projects.
Your Responsibilities:
Translate and optimise project requirements into working low-level control (LLC) designs in collaboration with other disciplines. Create detailed designs aligned with our global engineering standards and methods. Develop and configure control applications and safety systems using platforms such as Siemens S7, S7-F, PILZ, and others. Execute all stages of commissioning and testing, including pre-commissioning (I/O, MRT, cabinet functionality), functionality and requirements testing, and system integration. Support the integration of third-party systems and SCADA platforms such as WinCC and WebFactory. Prepare technical documentation and test/validation plans (FAT, SAT) in coordination with cross-functional teams. Report engineering progress to the Project Leader and provide technical advice across the project lifecycle. Required Skills and Qualifications:
Strong experience in control system design and development using Siemens S7. Proficiency with SCADA platforms such as WinCC and/or WebFactory. Experience with safety systems (Siemens S7-F, PILZ, or similar). Knowledge of material handling systems and equipment (e.g., DOTM, ICS, ASRS). Previous involvement in testing strategies, risk analysis, and integration testing. Ability to interpret and apply health and safety risk analysis at component and system levels. Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills. Experience working in a structured, process-driven engineering environment. What We Offer:
28 days of annual leave (plus public holidays) Bupa Medical Cover YuLife Wellbeing Membership (including same-day GP access, wellness incentives, and reward points) Cycle to Work Scheme Aviva Pension Plan Access to Achievers, our peer recognition and rewards platform A supportive environment with clear pathways for career development and progression
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Location:
Nationwide
Salary:
£55,000 - £60,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Automotive/Aerospace

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