Control Engineer

Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Exeter is seeking a mid-level Control Engineer to develop and optimise control algorithms, ensuring system reliability. The ideal candidate has expertise in vibrations control, hands-on experience with linear motors, and proficiency in using simulation tools. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, with interviews commencing in the new year for a start date in early 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proficiency in advanced control approaches for vibrations.
• Experience with simulation and implementation of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise control algorithms.
• Simulate and analyse control performance.
• Design tests on test platforms and in real-world applications.
• Support deployment of control systems for peak performance.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with the technical team and management.

Skills

Advanced control approaches for vibrations

Adaptive control techniques

Hands-on experience with linear motors and drives

Simulation work using Python or similar tools

Experimental validation of control systems

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent industrial experience

Job description

Control Engineer – Exeter

We are recruiting a mid‑level Control Engineer in Exeter. Salary is £40,000–£50,000. The start date will be in January or February 2026, with a two‑stage interview process commencing in the new year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise a range of control algorithms.
• Simulate and analyse predicted control performance to ensure system reliability.
• Design and conduct physical tests on internal test platforms as well as in real‑world applications.
• Support the deployment of control systems for customers, ensuring they operate at peak performance.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports and test documentation.
• Collaborate closely with the technical team and provide regular updates to management to inform project planning and decision‑making.

Skills and Experience

• A relevant degree or equivalent industrial experience.
• Expertise in advanced control approaches for vibrations, including adaptive control techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with linear motors and drives.
• Proficiency in simulation work using Python or similar tools.
• Experience with experimental validation and implementation of control systems.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Location

Exeter, England, United Kingdom