Control Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Exeter is seeking a mid-level Control Engineer. You will develop and optimize control algorithms, simulate performance, and support deployment for peak system reliability. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, expertise in advanced control approaches, and hands-on experience with linear motors. This role offers a salary of £40K-£50K and interviews starting in early 2026.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimising a range of control algorithms.
• Simulating and analysing predicted control performance to ensure system reliability.
• Designing and conducting physical tests on internal test platforms.
• Supporting the deployment of control systems for customers.
• Preparing and maintaining technical reports and test documentation.
• Collaborating closely with the technical team and providing updates.

Skills

Advanced control approaches for vibrations

Hands-on experience with linear motors and drives

Proficiency in simulation work using Python

Expertise in adaptive control techniques

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent industrial experience

Job description

An exciting new opportunity is now available for our client in Exeter. We are recruiting for a Control Engineer. This is mid level role. Salary is £40K-£50K. Start Date of January / February 2026 with interviews a 2 stage process commencing in the new year.

Responsibilities

As a key member of our small, dynamic team, you will take on a variety of responsibilities and challenges. Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Developing and optimising a range of control algorithms.
• Simulating and analysing predicted control performance to ensure system reliability.
• Designing and conducting physical tests on internal test platforms as well as in real-world applications.
• Supporting the deployment of control systems for customers, ensuring they operate at peak performance.
• Preparing and maintaining technical reports and test documentation.
• Collaborating closely with the technical team and providing 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...