Controls Engineer
CV-LibraryLoanhead, MidlothianpermanentPosted: 30 October 2026
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Join a specialist industrial electrical engineering and automation company based near Edinburgh, delivering bespoke automation and control system solutions across a wide range of industries.
Working across sectors including quarrying, sawmills, paper mills, manufacturing and utilities, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects, from PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development through to troubleshooting and testing industrial control systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Controls Engineer looking for variety, hands-on technical challenges and the chance to develop their skills across different automation technologies.
Job Responsibilities
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PLC programming, testing and troubleshooting.
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Developing and supporting HMI and SCADA systems.
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Fault-finding and maintaining industrial machinery and control systems.
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Assisting with the design and development of automation systems.
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Testing and commissioning industrial control systems.
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Working alongside engineers and technicians on automation projects.
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Producing technical documentation and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Requirements
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Minimum 3 years' PLC programming experience.
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Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Schneider PLCs.
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Good understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
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Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Must be within commuting distance of Loanhead, Edinburgh.
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Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Join a specialist industrial electrical engineering and automation company based near Edinburgh, delivering bespoke automation and control system solutions across a wide range of industries.
Working across sectors including quarrying, sawmills, paper mills, manufacturing and utilities, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects, from PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development through to troubleshooting and testing industrial control systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Controls Engineer looking for variety, hands-on technical challenges and the chance to develop their skills across different automation technologies.
Job Responsibilities
*
PLC programming, testing and troubleshooting.
*
Developing and supporting HMI and SCADA systems.
*
Fault-finding and maintaining industrial machinery and control systems.
*
Assisting with the design and development of automation systems.
*
Testing and commissioning industrial control systems.
*
Working alongside engineers and technicians on automation projects.
*
Producing technical documentation and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Requirements
*
Minimum 3 years' PLC programming experience.
*
Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Schneider PLCs.
*
Good understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
*
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
*
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*
Must be within commuting distance of Loanhead, Edinburgh.
*
Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship