Controls Engineer
CV-LibraryMinworthpermanentPosted: 16 September 2026
Apply NowControls / Automation Engineer Birmingham | £50,000–£70,000 | Permanent | Days
We’re looking for a Controls / Automation Engineer to join a growing, highly automated manufacturing operation that has recently moved from NPI into high-volume production.
This is a fast-paced environment with extensive PLC, robotics, sensors, motion control, inspection and automated handling.
The Role You’ll be hands-on, supporting the equipment, resolving faults and driving continuous improvement.
You’ll work across:
PLC programming, fault-finding & modifications
HMI, sensors, servo and motion systems
Robotics and automated equipment
Commissioning and optimisation
Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
Improving reliability, throughput and OEEAbout You We’re open to experience across any major PLC platform, including Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Mitsubishi.
You’ll need strong practical Controls / Automation experience and be comfortable getting into the PLC logic rather than simply identifying faults.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, automotive, plastics or FMCG would be advantageous.
£50k–£70k | Permanent | Days | Birmingham
We’re looking for a Controls / Automation Engineer to join a growing, highly automated manufacturing operation that has recently moved from NPI into high-volume production.
This is a fast-paced environment with extensive PLC, robotics, sensors, motion control, inspection and automated handling.
The Role You’ll be hands-on, supporting the equipment, resolving faults and driving continuous improvement.
You’ll work across:
PLC programming, fault-finding & modifications
HMI, sensors, servo and motion systems
Robotics and automated equipment
Commissioning and optimisation
Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
Improving reliability, throughput and OEEAbout You We’re open to experience across any major PLC platform, including Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Mitsubishi.
You’ll need strong practical Controls / Automation experience and be comfortable getting into the PLC logic rather than simply identifying faults.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, automotive, plastics or FMCG would be advantageous.
£50k–£70k | Permanent | Days | Birmingham