Senior Controls Engineer

MDE Consultants
Malinslee, TF4 3GL, United Kingdom
3 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Controls Engineer

CV Technical Telford, Shropshire, SY2 5TN, United Kingdom
£65,000 – £70,000 pa On-site

Senior Controls Engineer

Maxrae Consulting Barnsley, United Kingdom

Building Automation Engineer - Johnson Controls

Clear Engineering Recruitment Oslo, Norway
NOK 700,000 – NOK 1,000,000 pa Remote

Building Automation Engineer - Johnson Controls

Clear Engineering Recruitment Drammen, Norway
NOK 700,000 – NOK 1,000,000 pa Remote

Lead/Principal Controls Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd Telford, Shropshire, SY2 5TN, United Kingdom
£65,000 – £75,000 pa On-site

Proposals Engineer

Jackson Hogg Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
On-site
Posted
21 Feb 2026 (3 months ago)

Are you ready to take ownership of cutting-edge control systems from concept to commissioning? We’re looking for a talented and driven Controls Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-performance, safety-critical automation solutions.

Reporting directly to the Controls Manager, you’ll be at the heart of engineering excellence—turning client requirements into intelligent, robust, and compliant control systems that power real-world operations.

What you'll be doing

* Understanding client requirements

* Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & Effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc

* Handover to the Hardware Design team and review of designs produced

* Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g PLC, HMI, SCADA, Robot, Drives etc

* Maintenance of the Technical Construction File

* Factory Acceptance Testing

* Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing

* Comply with relevant industry regulations, client specifications, and internal standards

* Meet project milestones

* Promote and contribute to continuous improvement

* Mentoring of less-experienced engineers

* Other duties as required

Skills & Experience

* Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

* Minimum of 5 years in a similar role

* Strong understanding of electrical control systems

What's on offer

* Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)

* Bonus scheme

* BUPA Medical plan

* Car allowance

* Pension scheme

* Life Insurance

* Employee assistance programme

* Flexible working

* Programme of personal development & training

* Free car parking and EV charge points on-site

* Social & wellbeing activity programme

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise Robotics Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising robotics jobs in the UK requires a different approach to most technical hiring. The candidate pool spans mechanical engineers, software developers, controls specialists, computer vision researchers and systems integrators — a multidisciplinary mix that general job boards are poorly equipped to reach. The strongest robotics candidates are often embedded in research groups, defence programmes or advanced manufacturing environments, and move between roles through specialist networks and industry events rather than mainstream platforms. This guide, published by RoboticsJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise robotics roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Robotics Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

Robotics is having a moment that feels qualitatively different from the cycles of hype and disappointment that have characterised the sector in previous decades. The convergence of advances in AI, computer vision, battery technology, and hardware manufacturing has brought robotics to an inflection point — one where the gap between what robots can do in controlled laboratory conditions and what they can do in the unpredictable complexity of the real world is closing faster than at any previous point in the discipline's history. For job seekers, this inflection point is creating a jobs market that is expanding rapidly across a far wider range of industries and role types than robotics has historically occupied. Automotive and manufacturing remain significant employers, but they are now joined by logistics and warehousing, healthcare, agriculture, construction, defence, and the emerging category of humanoid robotics — each generating distinct hiring demand and drawing on overlapping but meaningfully different skill sets. The candidates who will thrive over the next three years are those who understand where the sector is heading — which application areas are scaling from pilot to production, which technologies are defining the architecture of modern robotic systems, and how the definition of a robotics career is evolving beyond the mechanical engineering core toward a much richer intersection of software, AI, and systems engineering. This article breaks down what the UK robotics jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career at the leading edge of one of the most exciting technology transitions of the coming decade.

New Robotics Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Transforming Automation Careers

Robotics is moving rapidly from factory floors into healthcare, logistics, agriculture, autonomous systems, and consumer products. As automation becomes embedded in everyday life, companies are investing in robots that operate alongside humans, analyse environments in real time, and learn from data. In 2026, demand for robotics engineers, software developers, system integrators, and AI specialists continues to surge. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.RoboticsJobs.co.uk , understanding the employers that are scaling, winning contracts, securing investment, or expanding into the UK market is crucial. This article highlights top robotics employers to watch in 2026, spanning innovative startups, high‑growth scale‑ups, and established global technology leaders with strong UK presence.