Junior Control Systems Engineer

Wynne Consulting
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Seniority
Junior
Posted
26 Mar 2026 (3 weeks ago)

JOB TITLE: Junior Control Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Merseyside

SALARY: £35 - 40k

We’re looking for a Junior Control Systems Engineer to join a growing automation team in the Merseyside area.

This is a great opportunity if you’ve got 1–2 years of experience and want to build a career in industrial automation. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on real projects, helping design, build, and test systems used in real-world environments.

What you’ll be doing

* Supporting the development of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems

* Helping integrate software and hardware

* Getting involved in testing (FAT/SAT) and occasional site work

* Assisting with technical documentation

* Learning on the job and building your automation skills

What we’re looking for

* Around 1–2 years’ experience in software or automation

* Any PLC programming or control systems experience

* Willingness to learn and get stuck in

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