Control Systems Engineering

Technology Driven Solutions

At John Wood & Associates we offer a tailor-made service to exceed your test,
measurement and control system needs. We work closely with our customers
to understand your requirements, identify the principal challenges you face and engineer bespoke robust systems integrating both hardware and software to exceed all expectations.

PLC Programming

PLC’s have become a fundamental part of many control systems
worldwide. We have a flexible approach to programming software to meet
your specific requirements using not just the most popular PLC models but
further well-renowned hardware and software control solutions. We have expertise and experience using the following:
• Siemens S5 & S7
• Allen Bradley SLC, CompactLogicx, ControlLogicx, Micrologix
• Mitsubishi A1S, Q & Fx
• Omron

High-level Programming Competencies

Our staff are highly trained in the applications of a multitude of programming languages and software such as Siemens S7 and National Instruments LabView & TestStand. We develop and implement high level architectures based on the scope of your application to ensure our control systems effectively suit the requirements. With over 30 years experience of coding, you can be sure your system will run efficiently, effectively and effortlessly.

Bespoke, Intuitive HMI Design

As part of the control systems engineering development here at JWA. We develop tailor-made, intuitive user interfaces to meet your specification we enhance ease of use for the operators while delivering a professional, sleek interface to look at. The HMI’s designed also allow for the possibility of cloud monitoring and use on many devices to ensure the safety and accurate data acquisition and measurement of your system

Feel free to download our brochure for more information on what we can do to engineer and support your control system requirements.


We’ve been involved with JWA for a number of years now, from acquiring new recycling machinery to using their expertise to engineer a complete wash-line using their Siemens PLC control system. We are delighted with the work they have done for us, not just the results of the control system which has allowed us to increase throughput substantially but also the continued support offered by their engineers whenever we need them.

Jason Hall, Group Engineering Manager – JayPlas


Let us engineer the perfect solution for you