Control Systems Design Engineer

Direct Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering team is seeking a Control System Design Engineer to design and develop control systems for industrial automation projects. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of control principles, experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and continuous professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and development support

Opportunities for high-impact projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proficient in control system design and development.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and instrumentation.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and site support.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems including PLC programming.
• Produce electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of control systems on-site.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Design

SCADA Configuration

Industrial Automation

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Job Title: Control System Design Engineer
Location: Woore CW3
Salary: GBP38,000 GBP60,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Electrical Design

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and driven Control System Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and commissioning control systems for a wide range of industrial and/or automation projects. This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a solid understanding of control principles and experience in PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop control systems, including PLC programming, HMI design, and SCADA configuration

• Produce detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software

• Work closely with project managers and clients to define technical requirements and system specifications

• Configure and integrate industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)

• Conduct FAT/SAT testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control systems on-site

• Maintain technical documentation and support the creation of user manuals and handover packs

• Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards and safety regulations (e.g. BS EN (phone number removed)

Requirements:

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related discipline

• Proven experience in control system design and development

• Proficient in PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider)

• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk, iFIX, Wonderware)

• Ability to read and create electrical schematics (AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN desirable)

• Strong understanding of industrial automation, instrumentation, and motor control

• Good communication and documentation skills

• Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning and site support

Desirable:

• Experience with motion control or robotics

• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 and IIoT concepts

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme

• Flexible working options and hybrid opportunities (depending on role)

• Ongoing training and development support

• Opportunities to work on innovative and high-impact projects

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from innovative engineers who want to help shape the future of automation and control.