Controls Design Engineer - Advanced Automation

Advanced Automation & Industrial EngineeringOxfordshireUp to £62,000 pa + paid overtime + extensive benefits packageControl systems design within advanced automationThe Opportunity Our client is a global leader in advanced automation and material handling solutions, delivering highly complex, large-scale systems into blue-chip customers worldwide. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join their engineering team, playing a key role in the design and delivery of sophisticated automated systems across international projects.The Role You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of control systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems for automated solutions
• Developing and testing control software, including virtual simulation/emulation
• Interpreting electrical schematics and technical design specifications
• Supporting full project lifecycle delivery, from design through to site commissioning
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards (including Machinery Directive / CE)
• Producing technical documentation (design specs, risk assessments, manuals, test procedures)
• Supporting installation, commissioning, and customer handover activities
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and system performance

About You We are looking for a hands-on Controls Engineer with strong technical capability and experience within industrial automation environments and bring a mix of the following skills and experience;

• Experience in PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred)
• Strong background in industrial automation / control systems design
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Experience in software testing, validation, and system emulation
• Understanding of machinery safety standards and CE compliance
• Experience with distributed control systems

Apply now to lead where precision, performance and passion meet. Or reach out directly for a confidential conversation. This role is being managed exclusively by Lord Search & Selection so to apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10324.Desired Skills and Experience Automation, Robotics, PLC, Warehousing, 3PL, Logistics, Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Projects, Programmes, Program, Robotics, Controls, Software, S7, Siemens, TIA