Control System Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variety of challenging projects

Opportunities for international travel

Development of technical expertise

Job summary

A leading automation engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement bespoke control systems for special-purpose machinery. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless integration and support throughout build, test, and commissioning phases. With opportunities for international travel, this role offers a blend of technical challenge and adventure in the dynamic field of automation engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with Beckhoff control systems (hardware and software).
• Background in control system design for special‑purpose machinery.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, safety systems, and I/O architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of PLC control systems for bespoke machinery.
• Programming and integration of machine I/O, sensors, actuators, and motion control systems.
• Work closely with software, mechanical, and electrical teams for seamless system integration.

Skills

Proven experience with Beckhoff control systems (hardware and software)

Background in control system design for special‑purpose machinery

Strong understanding of industrial automation, safety systems, and I/O architectures

Experience with machine‑level programming and commissioning

Logical and methodical approach to fault‑finding and testing

Experience with motion control and vision systems

Job description

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Are you a hands‑on Controls Engineer who loves bringing complex machines to life? Join a well‑established UK engineering business leading the design and delivery of special‑purpose automation systems used across cutting‑edge manufacturing industries worldwide.

This is your chance to work on innovative, bespoke projects – from concept to commissioning – alongside a talented, multidisciplinary engineering team. No two projects are the same, and your work will have a real, tangible impact on how global manufacturers operate.

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Controls Engineer - The Role

• Design and implementation of PLC control systems for bespoke machinery
• Programming and integration of machine I/O, sensors, actuators, and motion control systems
• Beckhoff PLC programming and hardware integration
• HMI development and user interface configuration
• Machine control systems support during build, test, and commissioning phases
• Work closely with software, mechanical, and electrical teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Travelling internationally to support installations and commissioning – see your designs in action around the world!

Controls Engineer - The Person

• Proven experience working with Beckhoff control systems (hardware and software)
• Background in control system design for special‑purpose machinery
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, safety systems, and I/O architectures
• Experience with machine‑level programming and commissioning
• Logical and methodical approach to fault‑finding and testing
• Full UK working rights and valid passport
• Experience with motion control and vision systems
• Ability to manage time and priorities across multiple projects
• Self‑motivated, flexible, and solution‑focused
• Capable of clearly documenting control logic and configurations

You’ll join a forward‑thinking company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. Based in modern Leicestershire facilities, you’ll enjoy variety, challenge, and the excitement of seeing your work come to life in global installations – all while developing your technical expertise and career.

If you’re passionate about automation and looking for a role that combines engineering depth with international adventure, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information call Sarah Clarke on: 01902212000 or 07519122547. Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Control & Automation Engineering