Controls Engineer

Job description

Role: Standard & Controls Engineer

Location: West Midlands

Employment Type: Contract (Renewable)

Role Responsibilities;

•To manage the overall planning, co-ordination and delivery of Control systems and standards to ensure production ready equipment interfaces.

•Maintain close working relationships with other Manufacturing Engineering teams, Manufacturing Operations, and IT Departments.

•Provide technical expertise to problem solving activities to accurately identify root cause and corrective actions.

•Maintain Technical Standards, Project Books and specifications for all Manufacturing systems in line with the departments Bill of Process, global standard operating practices and Jaguar Land Rover quality systems.

•Maintain interfaces specifications from Shop Floor PLC’s/Applications to Manufacturing Execution Systems.

•Commission and work on machine monitoring/quality systems within Production facilities.

•Developing new suppliers, cost effectively, into the groups Standards for Equipment Manufacture.

•Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Skills & Experience;

•Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.

•Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.

•An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.

•An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.

•A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.

•An effective team player who supports team members.

•Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure.

•Previous experience and expertise in the specification, delivery, installation and launch of Controls Systems, preferably in an automotive or propulsion environment.

•Thorough understanding of machine electrical systems and designs in Manufacturing.

•Experience of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) programming methods.

•Relevant degree or equivalent experience.

•Understanding of machinery safety legislation and standards.

•PLC experience.

•Robotics experience.

•Industrial Ethernet Networks.

•Knowledge of IT networks and architectures.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wolverhampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English