Automation / PLC Control Systems EngineerLocation: Harlow, EssexSalary: £65,000+ (depending on experience)Rise10 Recruiting are supporting a well-established, Harlow-based manufacturing and automation engineering business in the search for an experienced Automation / PLC Controls Engineer to join their growing technical team.This organisation specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke special-purpose machinery and fully integrated automation systems supplied to leading automotive, domestic product and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.The Role:You will play a key role in the full lifecycle delivery of automation projects — from initial concept and software design through to build, factory acceptance testing, and final commissioning at customer sites.Working closely with mechanical and controls design teams, you will develop and implement software solutions used to control complex automated manufacturing and assembly equipment.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop control software for automated machineryPLC and HMI programming for bespoke automation systemsSupport projects from concept through manufacture and commissioningCollaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teamsParticipate in onsite commissioning and customer acceptance phasesContribute to continuous improvement of automation solutionsRequired Experience & Skills:Strong experience with Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 PLCsProficiency using TIA PortalExperience with Mitsubishi PLC softwareAutomation software project involvement or management experienceAbility to work independently and as part of a collaborative engineering teamDesirable Experience:Exposure to Omron, Allen Bradley, or Rockwell systemsIndustrial robotics experience (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Universal Robots, Nachi or similar)Barcode systems and integration experienceCommissioning experience within manufacturing or automation environments