Manufacturing Engineer (controls) - Fixed Term Contract

Caterpillar UK

Desford, United Kingdom
Base: £42,000–£57,000; bonus/equity: 10% bonus; be...
On-site
Plc-based control systems
Siemens and mitsubishi plc and hmi systems
Automation and robotics solutions
Caterpillar UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Controls) for a fixed-term contract in Desford, UK. The role involves working with PLC-based control systems, supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment

Job Summary

  • As a Manufacturing Engineer within controls, you will operate within a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting the specification, integration and rollout of PLC‑based control solutions across production.
  • You will help embed robust, standards‑compliant control systems that enable safe, efficient and high‑quality manufacturing operations.
  • Benefits include 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, 10% Bonus, contributory pension scheme, and contributory share scheme.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Caterpillar UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Controls) for a fixed-term contract in Desford, UK. The role involves working with PLC-based control systems, supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Salary

Base: £42,000–£57,000; Bonus/Equity: 10% Bonus; Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, contributory share scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PLC-based control systems
  • Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC and HMI systems
  • automation and robotics solutions
  • lean manufacturing principles

Nice-to-have

  • structured problem solving
  • collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • continuous improvement practices

Key Requirements

  • Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Basic understanding of collaborative automation

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter