Controls Engineer

📍 Near Huddersfield (Hybrid Working) | 💼 Full-time | 💰 £40,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

We are working with a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer based near Huddersfield, delivering specialist equipment and solutions into highly regulated and technical industries.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Controls Engineer to support the development of advanced control systems across their product range.

🔧 The Role

As a Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, programming, and development of control systems for bespoke engineered solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

* PLC programming and development (from scratch and modification)

* Design and implementation of control systems for specialist equipment

* Commissioning and testing of systems (on-site and occasionally at customer sites)

* Working closely with mechanical and electrical design teams

* Supporting continuous improvement and innovation in control strategies

* Troubleshooting and fault-finding on existing systems

🧠 What We're Looking For

* Experience in PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar)

* Background in controls system design and development

* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

* Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

* Ability to work effectively in a hybrid role (office + remote)

⭐ Desirable

* HMI/SCADA experience

* Knowledge of automation systems or special purpose machinery

* Experience with commissioning

* Experience working within regulated or high-spec environments

💼 What's on Offer

* Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)

* Hybrid working arrangement

* Opportunity to work on technically interesting and varied projects

* Stable and growing business

* Collaborative engineering environment

* Career development opportunities

📩 Interested?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about this opportunity