Senior Controls Engineer – Automation & Innovation
Location: Shropshire | Job Type: Permanent | Hybrid Working
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + BUPA
Samuel Frank is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to join a rapidly expanding systems integrator based in Shropshire. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of automation projects, including factory automation, automated warehouses, marine systems, renewables, and metal processing.
This is a hybrid role with three days in the office (Monday, Wednesday, plus one of your choice) and two days from home.
Why Apply for This Senior Controls Engineer Role?
* Work on cutting-edge automation and control system projects
* Hybrid working – 3 office days, 2 home-based
* A clear career path with promotion opportunities
* Competitive salary plus car allowance and benefits
* No extended time on-site – commissioning lasts 2-3 weeks at the end of a project
* Be part of a company that embraces new technologies and innovation
Key Responsibilities – Senior Controls Engineer
* PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, and variable speed drive software development
* Software design specifications and full software lifecycle management
* Mentor and support less experienced Controls Engineers
* Electrical and controls concept design, including:
* Functional Design Specification (FDS)
* Safety Requirements Specification (SRS)
* Single Line Diagrams
* Network Topology & Device Layout
* Cause & Effect Matrix & Safety Block Diagrams
* Collaboration with commissioning and installation teams – minimal site work required
Ideal Candidate – Senior Controls Engineer
* Proven experience as a Senior Controls Engineer in an automation, systems integration, or manufacturing environment
* Strong knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA development, and control system architecture
* Ability to design, develop, and troubleshoot automation solutions
* Strong communication and mentorship skills
* A desire to work on innovative, industry-leading projects
Work-Life Balance & Benefits
* Hybrid working – 3 office days, 2 remote
* Car allowance + bonus scheme
* Strong career progression in a fast-growing company
Location & Commutability
This Senior Controls Engineer position is easily commutable from Market Drayton, Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, and Newport. Due to hybrid working, it is also accessible from Stafford, Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, Kidderminster, Lichfield, Cannock, Rugeley, and Tamworth.
If you are a Senior Controls Engineer looking for your next opportunity with a company that values innovation, career development, and work-life balance, apply today