Controls Engineer

PLC Controls Engineer

Location: Bedford

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum + £350/month car allowance or company car

• 29 days holiday
• Company pension contribution
• Overtime available
• Annual bonus

Reference: BP 216

ATA Recruitment are working closely with a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, specialising in PLC and robot programming, commissioning, and production support. The company serves major automotive clients including Mercedes Benz, BMW, FFT, EBZ, and Dalian Auto. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and employee development, striving to become a global benchmark in engineering services.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled PLC Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and commissioning complex automation projects, including PLC and HMI programming. This role involves both independent and team-based work, with travel required for customer equipment startups.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HMI screens and develop PLC code
• Troubleshoot and support existing PLC software
• Communicate with customers to implement tailored solutions
• Load initial PLC software and support equipment startups
• Collaborate with teams on large-scale projects

Technical Requirements

• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal or Rockwell ControlLogix
• Experience in automotive and robotics sectors
• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives
• Knowledge of ControlNet and EtherNet in industrial networks
• Ability to read schematic diagrams
• Understanding of IEC software standards
• Eplan P8 experience is a plus

Benefits

• 29 days holiday
• Standard company pension contribution
• Overtime available at weekends
• Annual bonus (consistently awarded for 15 years)
• Company phone, laptop, and uniform

Contact: Bhav Patel, Recruitment Consultant

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.