R&D PLC Engineer | HMI & Automation Specialist

Atlas Copco Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing services company is seeking a skilled PLC Engineer to join their R&D team in Rugby, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming PLCs, developing HMI interfaces, and supporting innovative solutions. With strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills, the PLC Engineer will collaborate closely with a dynamic team. Benefits include a culture of trust, lifelong learning opportunities, and comprehensive compensation. This is an on-site role requiring close collaboration with colleagues.

Benefits

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Health and well-being

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and self-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and test PLC systems for new and existing products.
• Develop and configure HMI interfaces for efficient operator interaction.
• Collaborate with the R&D team on functional design concepts.
• Analyse and optimize control systems for performance and reliability.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial communication protocols

Electrical knowledge

Motor control knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Electrical and mechanical drawings

Tools

CAD software

Job description

A leading manufacturing services company is seeking a skilled PLC Engineer to join their R&D team in Rugby, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming PLCs, developing HMI interfaces, and supporting innovative solutions. With strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills, the PLC Engineer will collaborate closely with a dynamic team. Benefits include a culture of trust, lifelong learning opportunities, and comprehensive compensation. This is an on-site role requiring close collaboration with colleagues.