PLC & SCADA Training in Cambridge
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Cambridge Professionals
In-person at our Milton Keynes centre or live online from Cambridge
Industrial Automation in Cambridge
Cambridge, the heart of Silicon Fen, hosts one of Europe's most dynamic technology and life sciences clusters. Beyond pure software, the city has a strong instrumentation and scientific manufacturing sector with companies like Arm, Marshall Aerospace, and numerous biotech firms requiring engineers who understand industrial control systems. The Cambridge Science Park, Granta Park, and the Babraham Research Campus all house companies that depend on automated laboratory and manufacturing systems. Cambridge is just over an hour from our Milton Keynes training centre.
Key Industries in Cambridge
Major Employers
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Huntingdon · Ely · Newmarket · St Neots · Royston · Haverhill
The Automation Landscape in Cambridge
Cambridge's automation landscape is distinctive, blending scientific instrumentation with advanced manufacturing and biotech production. Marshall Aerospace's airport facility uses PLC-controlled aircraft modification and maintenance systems, while ARM's influence has spawned a cluster of chip design firms requiring automated test equipment. The Cambridge Science Park, Europe's oldest technology park, hosts companies building laboratory automation systems, analytical instruments, and automated sample handling equipment. Granta Park and the Babraham Research Campus feature pharmaceutical companies running GMP-compliant automated production lines. TWI (The Welding Institute) at Granta Park develops automated welding and joining processes used globally in aerospace and energy.
Did You Know?
TWI (The Welding Institute) at Granta Park near Cambridge developed the friction stir welding process now used in aerospace manufacturing worldwide, with PLC-controlled machines that can join aluminium alloy panels for aircraft fuselages without melting the material.
Career Outlook in Cambridge
Cambridge automation engineers earn £35,000-£55,000, with biotech and pharmaceutical automation roles at the upper end due to GMP skill requirements. The Silicon Fen ecosystem values engineers who can bridge software and hardware — PLC skills combined with Python or LabVIEW expertise are particularly sought after. Cambridge's high cost of living is offset by the quality of employers and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation projects in biotech and scientific instrumentation.
Real Automation Projects in Cambridge
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Cambridge.
AstraZeneca Cambridge biomedical campus automated drug formulation line commissioning
Marshall Aerospace aircraft modification bay automated testing PLC system
TWI Granta Park friction stir welding cell PLC and motion control integration
Cambridge Science Park biotech laboratory automated sample handling system
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Cambridge Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: Live Online + In-person (Milton Keynes, UK)
- Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
- Certificate: CPD Accredited
£2,140 + VAT full programme
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AI in Industrial Automation
- AI & Machine Learning for Automation
- Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
- Predictive Maintenance with AI
- CPD Accredited Certification
What You'll Learn in the Professional Module
A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.
Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals
- •Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
- •TIA Portal software setup & navigation
- •Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
- •Digital & analog I/O configuration
Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming
- •Structured Text (ST) programming
- •Timer, counter & comparator functions
- •Data handling & memory management
- •Program debugging & testing
Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems
- •WinCC SCADA configuration
- •HMI screen design & navigation
- •Alarm management & trending
- •Data logging & historical reports
Day 5: Networking & Projects
- •PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
- •Ethernet/IP communication
- •PLC-to-PLC data exchange
- •Network troubleshooting techniques
Online: Simulation & Assessment
- •FactoryIO 3D simulation
- •Real-world automation scenarios
- •Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
- •Final capstone project & assessment
Career & Certification
- •CPD Accredited certificate
- •CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
- •Interview preparation & mock interviews
- •Direct introductions to hiring employers
Automation Opportunities in Cambridge
The industrial automation sector in Cambridgeis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
£35k – £75k
Average automation engineer salary range in the UK
Career Roles Available in Cambridge
Cambridge Industry Demand
The Biotech & Life Sciences, Instrumentation, Aerospace sectors in Cambridge are actively investing in automation. Companies like Arm, Marshall Aerospace, AstraZeneca regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in the UK range from £35,000 to £65,000, with senior roles commanding £70,000+.
The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. In-person attendance also available at our Milton Keynes training centre.
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Why EDWartens
Why Cambridge Engineers Choose EDWartens
CPD Accredited
Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by UK and European employers.
Hands-on Labs
Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.
Career Support
Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Arm and Marshall Aerospace.
Flexible Delivery
Attend in-person at our Milton Keynes centre or join live online sessions from Cambridge.
Getting to Our Training Centre from Cambridge
Our training centre is located in Milton Keynes, easily accessible from Cambridgeby train or car. Milton Keynes Central station has excellent connections to all major UK cities. Can't travel? Join our live online sessions instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
PLC Training in Cambridge — FAQs
Is PLC training available in Cambridge?
Yes — EDWartens offers CPD accredited PLC training just one hour from Cambridge. Our Milton Keynes centre is easily accessible by car via the A421, or you can join live online sessions. The course covers Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, and FactoryIO.
What PLC jobs are available in Cambridge?
Cambridge offers PLC engineering roles in biotech and pharma (AstraZeneca, Amgen), aerospace (Marshall), scientific instrumentation, and laboratory automation. Salaries range from £35,000 for entry-level to £55,000+ for senior automation engineers with biotech experience.
Are PLC skills relevant to the biotech sector?
Absolutely. Biotech and pharmaceutical companies need PLC engineers for GMP-compliant production lines, cleanroom automation, automated sample handling, and process control. Cambridge's biotech cluster specifically seeks engineers who understand both PLC programming and the regulatory requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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