Controls & Automation Engineer – Shape the Future of Industrial Automation

Advanced Control Solutions, Inc. (ACSI) is a global leader in next‑generation control system integration, headquartered in the Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Watchfield. For decades, our engineers have delivered high‑performance automation, advanced system design, installation oversight, and commissioning expertise to customers around the world. With thousands of successful projects across 40+ countries, ACSI is recognized for pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and delivering robust, future‑ready solutions.

Role Description

Join ACSI Europe Ltd as a full‑time Controls & Automation Engineer

and work hands‑on with some of the most advanced PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation technologies in the world. This on‑site role in Watchfield places you at the heart of designing, programming, and commissioning cutting‑edge control systems that power global operations.

You’ll troubleshoot complex systems, craft intelligent process control strategies, and develop high‑performance PLC and SCADA solutions using the latest platforms—including modern packages like Ignition, and WinCC Unified. Your work will directly influence operational efficiency across industries and continents, giving you the opportunity to innovate, experiment, and engineer smarter systems every day.

If you’re excited by forward‑thinking automation, emerging SCADA ecosystems, and solving real‑world engineering challenges, this role puts you right where the action is.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in programming, testing, and commissioning Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Hands‑on experience with SCADA systems , HMI development, and industrial information systems
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, ControlLogix, Modicon, Siemens , and related platforms
• Experience with modern SCADA technologies—Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC —is a significant advantage
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity , control network architecture, and communication protocols (Ethernet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Modbus)
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and deliver to tight project timelines
• Willingness to travel for short commissioning assignments across the UK and internationally

Compensation

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Travel bonuses and additional paid time off
• Access to salary‑sacrifice benefit scheme

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