Control Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in Newcastle is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects in industrial automation and automotive systems, with opportunities for junior candidates to grow and develop.

Benefits

Collaborative and innovative team

Supportive environment

Opportunity for mentorship

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, industrial, or defence settings.
• Strong potential and passion for controls.

Responsibilities

• Work on PLC software development and integration.
• Collaborate on robotics technology projects.

Skills

PLC integration

Structured text

Ladder logic

Control system design

Tools

E3

Job description

Job Description

Controls Engineer – Robotics | £50,000 | Newcastle | Junior Considered

KO2’s client, a leading and fast-growing robotics business based in Newcastle, is looking to hire an ambitious Controls Engineer to join their cutting-edge engineering team. With exciting new projects across industrial automation, automotive systems, and defence applications, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation shaping the future of robotics.

While the company is ideally seeking an experienced engineer, they are also open to considering a junior-level candidate who demonstrates strong potential, a passion for controls, and a desire to grow and develop within the role.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment and brings expertise in the following areas:

Essential Skills:

• Hands-on experience with PLC integration, ideally in an automotive, industrial, or defence setting.
• Proficient in structured text, ladder logic, and function block diagrams.
• Understanding of control system design and development workflows.
• Ability to work on software development for PLCs and integrate with wider system architectures.

Desirable Experience:

• Design and optimisation of enclosures, wiring harnesses, and PCBs for automotive or industrial systems.
• Familiarity with EMC, thermal, vibration, and environmental constraints in control system design.
• Experience with E3 or similar CAD tools for harness design and system integration.

Why Join?

• Work on ground-breaking robotics technology with real-world applications.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team in a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to lead technical development or grow your skills under expert mentorship.
• Based in vibrant Newcastle, offering a great work-life balance.

Salary: Up to £50,000, depending on experience.

If you're an experienced Controls Engineer ready to take on a new challenge, or a junior engineer eager to step up and grow with a market-leading robotics company, KO2’s client wants to hear from you.