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Controls Engineer

MTrec Recruitment
Sunderland · posted 5 August 2026
Salary
£55,000 a year
Job type
permanent
Location
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Category
Manufacturing and Production

Job Description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:



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  • Immediate start available


Competitive salary and benefits package


Collaborative and supportive work environment


Free onsite parking


Fuel/travel cover


Generous holiday allowance



MTrecs New Opportunity:


MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Controls Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to expand their knowledge and skills within an industry leading employer.


The Job Youll Do:



  • Design, develop and commission control systems


Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software


Configure and integrate multifunction meters, protection relays, PLCs, HMIs, gateways and communications devices.


Produce and review I/O schedules, control philosophies, cause and effect documents, and functional design documentation.


Interpret electrical schematics, diagrams and layouts.


Support the integration of systems using protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP and BACnet.


Carry out software testing, internal FAT, client FAT and support SAT/commissioning activities.


Troubleshoot control system issues during design, manufacture, test and commissioning.


Work with electrical design and production teams to ensure controls equipment is correctly specified, installed and wired.


Maintain accurate software records, backups, revision control and project documentation.


Provide technical support to clients, site teams and internal departments where required.


Occasionally travel to client sites for commissioning, fault finding and project support.



About You:



  • HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems or Automation Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.


Experience in a Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer, Automation Engineer or similar role.


Strong electrical understanding


Experience with at least one major PLC platform, such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider or Mitsubishi based systems.


Experience developing HMI or SCADA systems.


Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, control circuits and panel wiring diagrams. xwzovoh


Familiarity with industrial communications protocols


Practical troubleshooting skills and a hands-on approach.


Good communication skills and the ability to work with design, production, test and site teams




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