Control Engineer/PLC Programmer

1 week ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom MTrec Ltd Full time

Controls & PLC Engineer at Manufacturing and Engineering Company


  • 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, increasing to 27 days after one complete calendar year.
  • Sick Pay, dependent on length of service.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Life assurance, including death in service.
  • Employer contributory Pension.

About the Company:
MTrec is proudly representing a prestigious manufacturing and engineering client based in County Durham. They are seeking a Controls & PLC Engineer to join their international organization. The role involves specifying, managing, and implementing hardware, software, and safety installations on new equipment for multi-million-pound global projects. The position offers excellent training, development opportunities, international travel prospects, and career growth for the suitable candidate.


  • Supporting the NPI team with the delivery of new assembly facilities across the UK Region.
  • Working closely with plant controls engineers and facilitating facility handover to production.
  • Designing and commissioning software and associated hardware for new cells or existing lines.
  • Managing suppliers' progress against project timelines.
  • Overseeing and planning onsite installations and contractor management.
  • Maintaining and updating facility standards based on previous experiences.
  • Ensuring KPI targets are achieved on newly installed and existing assembly equipment.
  • Assisting the Process Development Leader in project tasks.
  • Guiding assembly facility suppliers in controls, safety, and electrical systems design adherence.

Requirements:


  • Experience in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing.
  • Willingness to travel internationally and adapt to business and project needs.
  • Proficiency in HMIs & PLC programming (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Allen Bradley, etc.)
  • Good understanding of automation, electrical, and fluid power systems.
  • Experience in modifying machine control elements, electrical design, and communication protocols.
  • Ability to adjust automated software sequences.

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