Control Systems Engineer

B755Ae, B75 5AE, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
6 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Control Systems Engineer

£45-60k

Staffordshire

Ref: 25122

An established automation engineering business is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of hard-wired and PLC/computer-based control systems. The role covers a wide range of materials handling and automated systems, from initial design through to on-site commissioning and customer handover.

This is a technically varied position offering involvement across the full project lifecycle, working closely with engineering, project, and customer teams.

Automation Software Engineer - The Role:

  • Design and commission hard-wired and PLC-based control systems for automation and materials handling equipment
  • Develop safe, reliable control systems in line with applicable UK, European, and international regulations
  • Deliver control solutions on time and within budget
  • Provide technical input and support to sales and project teams
  • PLC & HMI software design, development, testing, and commissioning for small to large-scale automation systems
  • Deliver customer training at operator and engineer level
  • Provide ongoing technical support

Automation Software Engineer - The Person:

  • Minimum HNC / HND (or higher) in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering
  • At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in automation software engineering
  • Strong experience with PLC, HMI, and Auto-ID systems
  • Good working knowledge of industrial networking technologies
  • Solid understanding of AC and DC motor control, including variable speed drives
  • Experience with robot programming helpful, particularly Fanuc and/or ABB
  • Confident use of electrical test equipment
  • Good understanding of mechanical equipment used in materials handling systems
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery environments
  • Able to contribute to technical documentation
  • Experience of Siemens TIA Portal is essential for this role
  • Preferably you will also be skilled with/have some experience of Rockwell

Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Lichfield, Coleshill, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Redditch, Atherstone and surrounding.

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For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.

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