Automation & Controls Engineer – LabVIEW, PLC & Hydraulics

Winsearch; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Winsearch in Birmingham is seeking a hands-on Systems and Controls Engineer to design, test and commission LabVIEW, PLC and electro-hydraulic control systems within a manufacturing and product‑development environment.

You will develop electro-hydraulic systems, create schematics and test plans, and diagnose faults while supporting prototypes, production and continuous improvements in performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in controls, electrical/electronic engineering, mechatronics or automation.
• Controls/automation or systems-engineering experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC, embedded or machine-control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program and commission LabVIEW, PLC, embedded and machine-control solutions.
• Develop electro-hydraulic systems and specify sensors, valves, controllers, PLCs and HMIs.
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, test plans and technical documentation.
• Test systems, diagnose faults, analyse data and implement corrective actions.
• Support prototypes, production and continuous improvements in performance, reliability and manufacturability.

Skills

Fault-Finding

Schematic Reading

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Controls / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronics / Automation

Tools

LabVIEW

PLC

Embedded Systems

Job description

Winsearch in Birmingham is seeking a hands-on Systems and Controls Engineer to design, test and commission LabVIEW, PLC and electro-hydraulic control systems within a manufacturing and product‑development environment.

You will develop electro-hydraulic systems, create schematics and test plans, and diagnose faults while supporting prototypes, production and continuous improvements in performance and reliability.