BMR Solutions Ltd
Lead Controls Engineer – Sustaining
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Lead Controls Engineer – Sustaining Bristol - Hybrid Working - Competitive Salary + Benefits
BMR Solutions are working with a global engineering and technology manufacturer to recruit a Lead Controls Engineer – Sustaining to join their growing engineering team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced controls engineer looking to take a technical leadership role, leading a team responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of control systems used within advanced industrial equipment.
The Role
Reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager, you will provide technical leadership to a team of controls engineers while supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of control systems. Working closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams, you will ensure control systems are fully integrated, meet performance requirements, and comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards. The role will involve overseeing control system development, supporting testing and validation activities, troubleshooting complex technical issues, mentoring engineers, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function.
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About You
We are looking for a technically strong controls engineer with experience developing industrial control systems and leading engineering activities within a manufacturing or technology-based environment.
Applicants should have:
HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong PLC programming experience, including ladder logic, structured text, and function blocks. Experience developing HMI applications using VB.Net or similar high-level programming languages. Experience creating technical documentation and engineering specifications. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
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Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP and EtherCAT would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
Hybrid working arrangement. Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of engineers. Work on innovative, technically challenging products and systems. Career development and progression opportunities. Comprehensive salary and benefits package. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
If you are an experienced Controls Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility, we would be keen to hear from you.
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