Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer – Greater Manchester – 18-24 months experience - Permanent – £40-43k + overtime when on site + 25 days holiday + training Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join a well-established engineering business in Greater Manchester. This role will suit someone with 18-24 months experience who is comfortable getting hands-on with PLC-controlled systems and wants to build broader exposure across design, testing and site-based work. The successful Controls Engineer will be working as part of a small, experienced team and will be involved in modifying, interrogating and enhancing PLC code rather than starting everything from scratch. You’ll support projects through build, test and commissioning phases, both in-house and on customer sites. Key aspects of the Controls Engineer role include – * Modify, interrogate and enhance PLC code across a range of industrial equipment * Work with Siemens, Rockwell or Mitsubishi PLC platforms * Attend internal & external training courses * Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) * Fault finding on PLC-controlled systems and implementing fixes and improvements * Assist with electrical control system design and safety circuits * Work with comms protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP or DeviceNet * Produce and maintain technical documentation linked to control systems * Support installation and commissioning activity on UK customer sites * Get involved in continuous improvement and small upgrades to existing systems * Opportunity to support and learn from more senior Engineers on complex projects The Controls Engineer role would suit someone who – * Has 18-24 months experience in a controls / automation role * Is comfortable tweaking and improving existing PLC code rather than pure greenfield work * Has experience of fault finding on automated machinery or process equipment * Has some exposure to HMI / SCADA systems * Is happy to spend some time on site for commissioning and support work * Has a relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Electrical Engineering or has completed an electrically biased apprenticeship This Controls Engineer role offers a solid step up for someone early in their career who wants to move beyond basic support work and get properly involved in real-world automation projects. You’ll be working on tangible equipment, seeing projects through from build to site and develop into a well-rounded Controls Engineer