Control Systems Engineer

Futures
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£44,000 – £52,000 pa

Salary

£44,000 – £52,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Junior
Education
Degree
Posted
19 Aug 2026 (Yesterday)

Do you have experience designing PLC control systems with Siemens or Allan Bradley?

And good electrical engineering skills and experience of Eplan?

This could be the role for you!

Manufacturing Futures are supporting an automation-focused engineering business in their search for a Controls Engineer. This role is well suited to an Electrical or Electronic Engineering graduate, or an early-career Controls Engineer, looking to develop a long-term career within industrial automation and control systems.

As a Controls Engineer, you will join a supportive and technically strong team with an excellent reputation for training and development. The successful Controls Engineer will work on a range of standard and bespoke automated systems, gaining exposure to electrical design, control systems and project delivery under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Controls Engineer – Role & Responsibilities – Automation / Electrical / Controls

  • Design electrical and electronic control systems for automated machinery
  • Produce electrical schematics and system drawings using CAD software
  • Support PLC, HMI and automation programming activities
  • Create BOMs and supporting technical documentation
  • Work on assigned projects with guidance from a senior engineer or mentor
  • Assist with technical queries and problem-solving within the engineering team
  • Investigate and evaluate new automation technologies

Controls Engineer – Skills & Experience – Automation / Electrical / Controls

  • Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • Experience or exposure to PLCs and control systems
  • Proficient with electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD or similar
  • Previous experience in a Controls Engineer or automation-related role
  • Strong desire to learn and develop within electrical and automation engineering
  • UK Driving Licence

Controls Engineer – Automation – Electrical – Controls – PLC

If you are a Controls Engineer looking to build your career within a supportive automation environment, please apply now.

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