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Job Title


Senior Control Engineer


Company : Automation Experts Ltd


Location : ipswich, east anglia


Created : 2025-07-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

An international leader in their field, part of a global group with a high volume of new business have now created a number of Senior Controls Engineer roles to take the technical lead for a number of projects in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. Senior Control Engineer£60,000 - £80,000 + Profit Share + Overtime + Full Benefits PackageNorthern Ireland - relocation assistance availableSponsorship availableRef: 24489 Senior Control Engineer - The Role:Be responsible for the creation and development of PLC controls and software solutions for special purpose automated machinery projectsDeliver control and safety systems which comply with the appropriate national and international standardsProgramming and commissioning of various robots - KUKA / Fanuc / ABBTest and debug software applications and produce detailed test plansProduce software documentationCommunicate effectively with customers, suppliers and team membersBe responsible for testing within the factory test and on customer sitesBe part of a team dedicated to delivering projects to plan and budget Senior Control Engineer - The Person:5+ years of experience in a similar role ideally with experience in Rockwell / Allen Bradley though other PLCs will be considered and training can be providedDemonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering machine control system projects to required timescale and budgetExperienced in automation and production machinery design, ideally with a hands-on approachExperience of working with vision systems, HMIs, motion control or robotics would be beneficialA highly commercial approach with the ability to work directly with customersWilling and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally for commissioning, 1-2 weeks a few times per yearEffective interpersonal relationship skills to create a positive and productive team-oriented environment with all departmentsA proactive and flexible approach to work and be comfortable with a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities. Located in Northern Ireland, relocation assistance can be provided and the role is also open to experienced individuals based who are currently living in the UK who require sponsorship.