Control System Engineer

Streamline Search; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm is seeking a Control System Engineer in Stockport to work on PLC programming and electrical design for bespoke machinery in the food industry. The role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for international travel, and a collaborative work environment. Candidates should have HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, with strong skills in motion control and electrical design software.

Benefits

Up to £60,000 DOE

Company credit card for business expenses

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PLC programming, preferably Rockwell RSLogix5000.
• Strong skills in motion control and HMI design.
• Competence in electrical design software (EPlan, AutoCAD) and panel assembly techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems including motion control and HMI interfaces.
• Create and modify electrical designs to support control systems integration.
• Build and assemble electrical control panels.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

HMI design

Electrical design software (EPlan, AutoCAD)

Troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix5000

EPlan

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Control System Engineer Required! Our client is a well-established, family-owned engineering business specialising in bespoke machinery and processing systems for the food industry.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Control System Engineer to join a growing engineering team responsible for machine design, upgrades, and site support. This role involves working with PLC programming, electrical design, and assembly of electrical control panels.

Package

• Up to £60,000 DOE
• £65-£100 per day for site work
• Company credit card to cover business expenses while traveling abroad
• 40 hour working week (8am-5pm Monday - Thursday & 8am - 2pm Fridays)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Rockwell RSLogix5000 preferred) including motion control and HMI interfaces.
• Create and modify electrical designs using EPlan and AutoCAD to support control systems integration.
• Build and assemble electrical control panels, including backplate layout, drilling, trunking, cable labelling, wiring, and testing.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and installation teams to deliver fully functional and compliant machinery.
• Undertake international travel for machine commissioning and on-site support (up to 2 weeks at a time).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant machine safety standards and ensure all designs comply.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems, and documentation within the engineering team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in PLC programming, preferably Rockwell RSLogix5000.
• Strong skills in motion control and HMI design.
• Competence in electrical design software (EPlan, AutoCAD) and panel assembly techniques.
• HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Control Engineering or relevant experience.
• Experience within the food manufacturing or processing industry is highly advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally

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