Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller

Controls Engineer designing and implementing control systems for automated packaging solutions. Collaborating with various teams to ensure system performance and project success in a UK-based company.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeNottingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, develops, and implements control systems that enable automated and integrated packaging solutions.
Applies technical judgment and disciplined execution to ensure control systems perform reliably, integrate cleanly, and support project delivery requirements.
Works closely with Project Management, Applications & Estimating, Operations, and Field Service to translate defined system requirements into effective controls solutions.
Focuses on system performance, reliability, and integration quality across execution and startup activities.
Design and program control systems for conveyor systems and integrated packaging lines.
Develop PLC and HMI logic aligned with defined system requirements and integration standards.
Document control logic, configurations, and system behavior to support execution and startup.
Prepare control systems for startup by verifying layouts, I/O, and system readiness.
Support field activities including system checkout, startup, and troubleshooting.
Verify device wiring, motor operation, and network communications.
Identify control system issues and take appropriate steps to resolve them.
Collaborate with Project Management to align controls activities with project priorities and schedules.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
5 to 10 years of experience designing and programming industrial control systems in automation or manufacturing environments.
Working knowledge of PLC and HMI platforms and industrial communication networks.
Experience supporting systems through installation, startup, and troubleshooting.
Ability to work across multiple projects and site environments.
Clear communicator able to collaborate across engineering, operations, and project teams.
Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities in response to strategic priorities and business needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

control systems designPLC programmingHMI programmingsystem integrationtroubleshootingsystem documentationautomationindustrial control systemsnetwork communicationssystem performance

Soft Skills

clear communicationcollaborationflexibilityproject managementtechnical judgmentdisciplined executionproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineeringrelated technical discipline