About the Role

Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Technical

Overview

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our growing Controls team. This role focuses on implementing controls for new projects and resolving controls-related issues on existing projects. You will be instrumental in helping us scale and maintain our robotic systems across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine control systems using Allen-Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000 for robotic and airjet sorters.
• Support production operations by troubleshooting and resolving electrical/control system issues.
• Collaborate with product/production teams on key product deliverables involving electrical/electronic and electromechanical components.
• Participate in on-site installations and mechanical support tasks, which may involve travel and occasional weekend work.
• Contribute to standardising and scaling our controls solutions by considering modularity, documentation, and product configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance meets customer and business needs.
• Participate in prototyping, testing, and early-stage builds to help transfer knowledge to installers or third-party teams.
• Prepare and maintain robust documentation for all electrical/control systems, including schematics and change logs.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a similar Controls/Electronics Engineer role.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley suite of products, PLC programming (Ladder), and HMI screen creation.
• Basic knowledge of safety systems, performance levels, and SIL.
• Some experience with PCBs, basic electronics, and instrumentation.
• Experience in field support, system debugging, and mechanical installations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Hands-on attitude with willingness to troubleshoot on-site.
• Willingness to travel within Europe as needed.

Nice to Have

• Full clean driving license.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring or software.
• Experience with CAD for electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Knowledge of network, LAN/WAN, and router/internet diagnosis.
• Experience installing industrial equipment and testing robotic systems.
• Fluency in an additional European language.

Benefits

• Competitive salary that is regularly reviewed.
• Shares in the company, allowing you to invest in our vision.
• Opportunities for progression as we grow.
• Unlimited holiday.
• Welcoming and inclusive team environment with monthly company-wide socials.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Healthcare coverage available from your first day.