Controls Engineer Colchester up to £50, days holiday We are recruiting for an experienced Controls Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke automated machinery.This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects, developing PLC software, designing electrical control systems and supporting machinery through to commissioning.Key Responsibilities Develop and modify Siemens PLC software using TIA PortalDesign and program HMI systemsProduce electrical schematics and control panel designsDevelop machine control software using Ladder Logic and Structured TextIntegrate sensors, drives, safety circuits and automation equipmentSupport machine testing, commissioning and fault findingWork closely with the engineering team on new machinery development and improvements Skills and Experience Previous experience as a Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation EngineerEssential: Hands-on Siemens PLC programming experienceExperience with TIA Portal, Ladder Logic and/or Structured TextKnowledge of HMI programming and electrical control systemsExperience with automated machinery and commissioningElectrical design experience using AutoCAD Electrical or SEE Electrical would be advantageousKnowledge of safety PLCs, motion control and PROFINET would be beneficial Benefits Early finish on Fridays24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays3% company pension contributionOvertime paid at enhanced ratesOpportunity to work on ..... full job details .....