Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Gainsborough Lincolnshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to take responsibility for the controls and automation elements of bespoke machinery projects.
Working closely with mechanical, electrical and manufacturing teams, you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle - developing control philosophies, programming PLC and HMI systems, testing machinery and supporting installation and commissioning at customer sites.
This would suit an engineer who enjoys working on bespoke equipment rather than repetitive projects, with the opportunity to see machinery progress from initial design through to a fully operational system.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop control systems for bespoke machinery and automated equipment
Develop PLC software from scratch, including modification and improvement of existing programs
Design, configure and develop HMI systems
Produce control philosophies and supporting technical documentation
Work closely with electrical and mechanical design engineers throughout the project lifecycle
Support electrical control panel design, build and integration
Carry out software and functional testing prior to machinery dispatch
Participate in FATs and machinery testing
Troubleshoot PLC, electrical and automation-related issues
Support installation and commissioning of machinery at customer sites
Modify and optimise control systems following commissioning and customer feedback
Provide technical support to customers and internal engineering teams
Contribute to continuous improvement and standardisation of control systems across future machinery projects
Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone with:
Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer or PLC Engineer
Previous experience working with bespoke machinery, special purpose machinery, automated equipment or OEM environments
Strong PLC programming experience
Experience developing PLC software from scratch
Experience with platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or similar
HMI design and configuration experience
Good understanding of electrical control systems and control panels
Experience troubleshooting machinery and automation systems
Knowledge of industrial communication networks and protocols
Experience with machinery testing and commissioning
Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and fault finding
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Willingness to travel to customer sites when required
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering organisation at an important stage of its growth.
You'll benefit from:
£50,000 - £60,000 salary, depending on experience
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Opportunities for career progression as the business grows
Exposure to varied and technically interesting bespoke machinery projects
Involvement across the complete project lifecycle
Opportunity to work closely with mechanical, electrical and manufacturing engineering teams
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Long-term professional development opportunitiesIf you're an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership of technically interesting machinery projects from concept through to commissioning, this could be an excellent next step