Control Systems Engineer

An established engineering business is looking to recruit a Control Systems Engineer to join its growing technical team.

The role will involve contributing to the development of electrical, control and automation solutions across a range of engineering projects. Working alongside a wider engineering team, you will be involved in the development of systems and solutions from initial requirements through to completion.

This is a varied, hands‑on engineering position suited to someone who enjoys solving technical problems and working on practical engineering projects. The role offers the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while working across a variety of projects and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical and control solutions for engineering applications.


• Develop, modify and support PLC-based control systems.


• Assist with the preparation of electrical drawings and technical documentation.


• Contribute to the development and testing of engineering solutions.


• Work collaboratively with engineers across different technical disciplines.


• Assist with project documentation, technical information and bills of materials.


• Investigate and resolve technical issues as they arise.


• Support the integration and implementation of engineering systems.


• Contribute to testing and verification activities.


• Provide technical input during project development.


• Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required.


• Ensure engineering work is completed to appropriate quality and safety standards.


• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.


• Keep up to date with developments in control and automation technologies.

About You:

The successful candidate will have a background in control systems, automation, electrical engineering or a related discipline, together with a practical and methodical approach to engineering.

You will ideally have:

• An engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical experience.


• Previous experience in control systems, automation or a related engineering environment.


• Experience developing or supporting electrical and control systems.


• Experience working with PLC-based systems.


• Knowledge of industrial automation principles and practices.


• Experience producing or interpreting electrical drawings and technical documentation.


• Good technical problem-solving skills.


• A practical approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues.


• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.


• Good communication and organisational skills.


• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

Experience with commonly used PLC and automation platforms would be advantageous, but this is not essential