Lead Controls Engineer

• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering team working on advanced technology
• Strong commitment to professional growth and development
• Join an award-winning company with sustainability at its core

Our client is a specialist in high-performance cooling and automation solutions that help data-driven industries reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and operate more sustainably. Their technologies are trusted worldwide to support both existing infrastructure and new developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the adaptation and improvement of PLC/HMI control systems already in use with customers.
• Contribute to new product initiatives by applying controls and automation expertise.
• Deliver system updates, optimise performance, and align functionality with client requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, Sales, and Marketing teams to provide technical support.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop skills within the team.
• Provide hands-on assistance for customer trials, PLC setups, troubleshooting, and field support.

Key Requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical, Software, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Strong experience in PLC & HMI programming and industrial automation.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, OPC UA, BACnet, SNMP).
• Sound understanding of control theory (e.g. PID controllers, feedback loops).
• Knowledge of hardware such as PLCs, sensors, and actuators.
• Awareness of compliance and safety standards (IEC, ISO, UL, ASHRAE).
• Experience within data centre or related sectors is beneficial but not essential.

What's on Offer:

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance and death in service benefits
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Candidate Location: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Biggleswade, Northampton, Huntingdon