Graduate/Junior Controls Engineer
CV-LibraryReading, BerkshirepermanentPosted: 4 November 2026
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Join a specialist industrial automation and control systems company based in Reading, delivering innovative engineering solutions across a variety of industries.
The company specialises in designing, developing and implementing industrial automation systems, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, bespoke software solutions and automated test rigs. Working with a range of technologies, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi and Beckhoff, they deliver tailored solutions to improve industrial processes and system performance.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate or Junior Controls Engineer to develop their technical skills, gain hands-on experience and work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of automation projects, from initial development through to testing and commissioning.
Job Responsibilities
* Assist with the design, development and programming of PLC control systems, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi and Beckhoff.
* Support HMI/SCADA development for industrial automation applications.
* Assist with testing, debugging and troubleshooting control systems.
* Support the integration of PLCs, sensors and industrial equipment.
* Gain hands-on experience supporting the development, testing and commissioning of bespoke automated test rigs and industrial control systems.
* Work alongside senior engineers on projects from development through to completion.
Experience Required
* Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
* Some knowledge or experience of PLC programming, gained through university projects, placements or industry experience.
* Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Beckhoff would be advantageous.
* Basic understanding of HMI/SCADA systems and industrial automation principles.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Join a specialist industrial automation and control systems company based in Reading, delivering innovative engineering solutions across a variety of industries.
The company specialises in designing, developing and implementing industrial automation systems, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, bespoke software solutions and automated test rigs. Working with a range of technologies, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi and Beckhoff, they deliver tailored solutions to improve industrial processes and system performance.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate or Junior Controls Engineer to develop their technical skills, gain hands-on experience and work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of automation projects, from initial development through to testing and commissioning.
Job Responsibilities
* Assist with the design, development and programming of PLC control systems, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi and Beckhoff.
* Support HMI/SCADA development for industrial automation applications.
* Assist with testing, debugging and troubleshooting control systems.
* Support the integration of PLCs, sensors and industrial equipment.
* Gain hands-on experience supporting the development, testing and commissioning of bespoke automated test rigs and industrial control systems.
* Work alongside senior engineers on projects from development through to completion.
Experience Required
* Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
* Some knowledge or experience of PLC programming, gained through university projects, placements or industry experience.
* Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Beckhoff would be advantageous.
* Basic understanding of HMI/SCADA systems and industrial automation principles.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team