Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Controls Engineer

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Controls Engineer
£55,000 - £65,000 + Overtime + Private Health insurance + Bonus Training + Progression + Early Friday Finish + International Travel
Location
Cheltenham
Are you a Controls Engineer or similar looking for a new role with a market-leading international business that will invest in your development, upskill you in robotics and offer clear career progression? This position also provides fantastic company benefits, overtime to boost your earnings and opportunities for international travel.
This company designs, builds and installs bespoke automation and control systems for industrial clients worldwide. They cover everything from robotic handling and conveyor systems to vision inspection and fully integrated PLC-controlled lines, they supply both standalone machines and complete turnkey automation solutions.
This role is predominantly office-based, with international travel around 4-5 times per year to support machinery integration. You will design, programme and develop robotic solutions and control systems, before travelling to customer sites to assist with installation, integration and commissioning of the finished equipment.
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This role would suit a Control System Engineer or similar with a background in Control Systems/Robotics looking to join an expanding business looking to join a business offering great company benefits and the opportunity to travel.
The Role
- Designing and Programming Control systems
- Onsite Installation and commissioning
- Project Management
- International Travel
The Person
- Background in Control Systems/Robotics/Programming
- Commutable to Cheltenham
- Happy to travel internationally
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Skills: Robotics, Mechatronic, Design, Programmer, Integration Engineer, Designer, Controls engineer, Control Systems, Programming, PLC, Automation, Conveyor, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bishops Cleeves
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