Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Overview

As a Controls & Automation Engineer at Renishaw, you will own the design, implementation and optimization of control systems for production machinery. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team across the full project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning and continuous improvement. You’ll integrate PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion control to deliver reliable automation solutions. This role offers the opportunity to influence manufacturing capability and quality at a global engineering leader. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and support enterprise-scale automation initiatives.

Pay / Benefits

• 9% non-contributory pension
• discretionary annual bonus
• subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops
• free parking
• car sharing scheme
• 24 hour fitness centres

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and HMI control systems for automated machinery
• Program, test and commission control software
• Integrate robotics, motion control, drives and industrial networks
• Support machine safety assessments and implement safe control solutions
• Produce technical documentation and commissioning reports
• Support factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning activities
• Troubleshoot and improve existing equipment to boost performance and reliability
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software and manufacturing engineers to deliver solutions
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders

Key requirements

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Control Systems, Automation, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline
• Proven experience in industrial automation, controls engineering and machine commissioning
• Experience programming PLC-based control systems and developing HMI applications
• Knowledge of industrial networks, motion control systems and variable speed drives
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Excellent communication
• Teamwork
• Proactive problem-solving
• PLC programming
• HMI development
• Robotics integration

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