Controls Engineer (PLC, HMI, Motion Control)

A long-established Cornwall engineering business that designs, builds and integrates bespoke production and process automation for food and pharmaceutical manufacturers in the UK and overseas. Projects range from single-line integrations through to multi-million pound turnkey systems for blue-chip clients.

Company mission

Automate the hard parts of production so manufacturers get more throughput, less manual handling and better product quality.

Role Overview

Owning the controls side of new automated equipment from PLC code through to commissioning and after-sales support. Working alongside a small, experienced engineering and electrical team, and with sales and design on scoping and quoting. Mostly factory-based in Callington with UK customer visits for installation, commissioning or breakdown cover, and the occasional trip further afield.

What You'll Own

Software and Controls

• PLC programming and motion control code for new automated systems
• HMI screen development
• Working across Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi and Siemens platforms

Commissioning and Support

• FAT commissioning in the factory before shipment
• On-site commissioning of newly installed equipment at customer facilities
• Remote and on-site fault-finding and technical support for equipment already in the field

Design and Product

• Contributing to design of new and existing automated equipment, feeding controls insight back into the mechanical and electrical design
• Working with sales and design to shape competitive automation solutions on new enquiries
• Input into regular reviews of automation and control capability against market direction

Essential

• Relevant engineering or electrical qualifications
• Commercial controls experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical sector, working with production equipment
• Fluent PLC development on at least one of Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi or Siemens, and comfortable moving between them
• HMI development experience
• Comfortable running FAT and doing on-site commissioning at customer facilities
• Full UK driving licence, willing to travel in the UK and occasionally further afield, and able to work away from home for installation and support visits
• Practical, hands-on approach and happy working in a small team

Strongly Preferred

• Deep AB experience across MicroLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix
• Kinetix servo controller experience
• Vision system integration

The Setup

• Salary £55,000 to £65,000
• Factory-based in Callington, Cornwall, with travel for installation, commissioning and breakdown support
• Pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme

Get in touch for a confidential conversation

Imogen@waverecruitment.co.uk