Control Systems Engineer

Kuka Systems
Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom
Today
£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Posted
6 May 2026 (Today)

KUKA Systems is a global machine and automation corporation with sales of around €4 billion and approximately 15,000 employees. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of high‑performance welding machines for the precise joining of metals and alloys, its modular systems can be seamlessly integrated into existing production processes and flexibly adapted as required.

Due to an increase in sales resulting in headcount expansion, KUKA Systems is seeking an experienced Controls Systems Engineer to design and develop complex industrial machine control systems for its turnkey products.

You will already be an experienced Controls Systems Engineer, able to take a lead role in PLC, HMI and real‑time motion control system design and programming, system commissioning, advanced control techniques and customer support. This is a varied and technically stimulating position involving high‑speed precision machine control system development. You will work across the full lifecycle of control system development, from coding and testing through to commissioning and training.

If you are driven, solutions‑focused and enjoy working with cutting‑edge machine control and automation technologies, this role offers excellent scope for professional growth:

* Design and programming of electrical control software for machine tool, robot and automation projects

* Writing and developing PLC code, typically using Siemens S7 / TIA or Allen‑Bradley RSLogix platforms

* Setting up HMI systems and industrial communication networks such as Ethernet, Modbus and Profibus

* Performing hardware and software testing and validation

* Commissioning machine tools and automated systems, both in the UK and worldwide

* Delivering customer training and providing remote technical support

* Developing both PLC and robot control software

Key Skills & Experience:

* PLC programming experience with Siemens or Allen‑Bradley controllers for machine tool or special‑purpose machinery projects

* HMI system design and development experience

* Software, hardware and systems development experience within automation or machinery

* Experience commissioning automated machinery or control systems

* Strong technical problem‑solving and customer‑facing communication skills

* HND / Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

The opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Industrial Controls Engineer to join a business with a reputation for quality, reliability and long‑term client relationships. The role offers genuine project ownership and involvement across the full engineering lifecycle. It is ideal for a Software Controls Engineer seeking variety, responsibility and long‑term stability.

In return KUKA Systems are offering a highly competitive salary, pension scheme, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 36 days with service, private health insurance. In addition there is some flexibility with working hours available.

Please apply online or call our retained consultants at Technical Network for a confidential discussion.

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