Control System Engineer

Cure Talent; Hemington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in Hemington is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their engineering team. The role involves designing and developing control systems for both new and existing automated machinery, programming PLCs, supporting testing and commissioning, and ensuring continuous improvements. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in control systems design, strong programming skills with Allen-Bradley PLCs, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in control systems design and automation projects.
• Strong experience within packaging machinery or special purpose machinery environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for new and existing automated machinery.
• Programme PLCs and HMIs, including implementation of control system software.
• Support machine build, testing, commissioning, and ongoing system improvements.

Skills

Programming PLCs

Control systems design

Multi-project management

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Cure Talent is delighted to partner a leading UK manufacturer specialising in the design and production of high-quality packaging machinery solutions for the medical device industry.

We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join this company’s engineering team. This role will involve working across the full lifecycle of automation projects, supporting the design, development, programming, and commissioning of control systems for complex packaging and special purpose machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for new and existing automated machinery
• Programme PLCs and HMIs, including implementation of control system software
• Support machine build, testing, commissioning, and ongoing system improvements
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including FDS, FAT, and user manuals
• Upgrade existing equipment and integrate new automation and control technologies

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within packaging machinery or special purpose machinery environments
• Strong experience programming PLCs, specifically Allen-Bradley
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in control systems design and automation projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to tight deadlines

If this sounds like you and you would thrive in a collaborative, fast paced engineering environment, we would love to hear from you.