Senior Controls Engineer

4 weeks ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Recra Consulting Full time
Senior Controls Engineer - Thriving Role
(Electric) Collaborator sought for expanding the UK division of global business.

We are currently seeking an experienced engineer with comprehensive expertise in Siemens TIA S7-1500 to join our small but rapidly growing team. The role encompasses the full spectrum of responsibilities, from specification and design to programming and commissioning. If you have experience with conveyors and/or warehouse automation, that would be highly advantageous.

Key Skills:
  • Proficiency in designing Siemens TIA S7-1500 Safety PLC and HMI/SCADA systems from scratch, with a bonus if skilled in SCL.
  • In-depth knowledge of automated warehousing and conveyor systems projects.
  • Skilled in site commissioning, fault-finding (Hardware and Software), as well as component specification and selection.
  • Competence in electrical design, including Eplan and AutoCAD.
  • Familiarity with functional safety and Sistema is a bonus.
  • Expertise in high-level interfacing and WCS.
  • Ability to manage and interface with subcontractors and other engineers.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and tenacity.

This is a remote work opportunity, providing flexibility in location. However, the majority of current projects are concentrated in the Midlands and North London regions.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm (with flexibility)

Joining our established business at this stage of growth offers an exceptional opportunity to make a mark in the UK controls market. We are renowned for delivering bespoke software and factory automation solutions to a broad range of blue-chip clients.

Ideal Candidate Fit:
We are seeking an ideal candidate with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Above all, we value honesty, openness, and professionalism when representing our brand on client sites.

Benefits:
  • Hybrid work model, offering a blend of remote and on-site work.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days, including bank holidays.
  • Performance-based bonus scheme.
  • Personal healthcare scheme.
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme (5%).
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme.
  • Death in service benefit (3 times the salary).
  • "Smarter Working" flexi-days - twelve additional days to promote work-life balance (e.g., a 4-day workweek once a month).

Contact Megan @ Recra for more information


About Recra Consulting:

At RECRA, we have a drive and passion to establish and build long lasting relationships.We are different to other agencies as we commit ourselves to working in and outside of office hours to ensure we are proactively finding the best talent on the market. Its our candidates that define RECRA with strong referencing provided with any candidates we represent to ensure we only work and represent the best.We work closely with our candidates and through various interviewing techniques and relationship building we can really find out what make them tick. What’s been missing from previous roles and what is really key in the next role. Our client relationships are ones that are built on honesty, transparency and dedication. We are committed to fully understanding the in’s and out’s of a business, finding out why people love working there and the type of people that will nourish in their environment. RECRA have a strong ethical approach to recruitment and really engage with candidates and clients to ensure a congenial connection.



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