Controls Engineer

  • Fixed-term, 6-12 months
  • Full-time
  • Experience: no preference
  • Education level: no preference
  • Industrialisation/Manufacturing Engineering

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Mission

Join a Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Environment

We’re looking for a skilled and driven Controls Engineer to join our team in Wolverhampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering next-generation manufacturing technologies—working at the heart of innovation in electric propulsion systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of the engineering team, you’ll be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining control systems standards that ensure production-ready equipment and seamless integration across manufacturing systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of control systems and standards
  • Develop and maintain PLC, robotics, and manufacturing control solutions
  • Ensure robust integration between shop-floor systems and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
  • Provide technical expertise in root cause analysis and problem solving
  • Commission and optimise machine monitoring and quality systems
  • Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and IT teams
  • Maintain documentation including technical standards, project books, and specifications
  • Support supplier development aligned with equipment standards and cost efficiency

Profile

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills

Siemens trained
Strong experience in PLC programming and control systems (high priority)
Understanding of industrial automation and machine electrical systems
Knowledge of machine safety standards and legislation

Desirable Skills

Robotics experience
Industrial Ethernet and network architecture knowledge
Experience with manufacturing or automotive environments

Skills

Siemens PLC Programming