Automation Experts Ltd
Control Engineer - Trainer
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Ready to use your automation expertise to develop and inspire the next generation of engineers?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineer with strong automation and control systems knowledge to move into a highly rewarding TRAINING-focused role.
Working with cutting-edge industrial technologies, you’ll design and deliver hands-on training programs that provide support to Engineers and Technicians across the business. Ideal for someone who enjoys sharing knowledge and has a background of solving technical automation challenges. This role offers excellent variety within a collaborative, forward-thinking and expanding business.
The Role:
- Develop and deliver training programs covering PLCs, SCADA, HMIs and industrial automation systems
- Create training materials including manuals, presentations and practical workshop exercises
- Deliver classroom and hands-on technical training sessions
- Train engineers on industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet and TCP/IP
- Assess trainee performance and provide technical coaching and feedback
- Support troubleshooting and real-world problem-solving exercises
- Work closely with project teams to align training with operational and industry requirements
- Help maintain training records and evaluate training effectiveness
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Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or similar
- Strong experience with industrial automation systems such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Schneider
- Good understanding of control systems, instrumentation and industrial networking
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and confidently
- Hands-on engineering mindset with strong troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of safety and quality standards beneficial
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Why Join?
- Work with advanced automation and industrial networking technologies
- Opportunity to move into a specialist training and development role
- Collaborative environment with continuous learning and technical growth
- Varied role combining engineering knowledge with people development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Perks of the Job
- Flexible working hours and holidays
- Your birthday off with pay
- Sick pay and pension contribution
- Profit share bonus
- £500/year for activities with friends and family
- Employee well-being program with 24/7 helpline
- Free use of the on-site gym
Interested?
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine your automation expertise with coaching, mentoring and technical development, we’d love to hear from you.
Located in Derbyshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Castle Donnington, Ripley and surrounding areas. Contact Sharon Hill – 01902 212000 / 07764208419 sharon.hill@automationexperts.co.uk
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