Control Systems Design Engineer

Direct Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd.; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Control System Design Engineer to join its growing team. The successful candidate will design, develop, and commission control systems for various industrial projects, requiring a degree in Engineering and experience in PLC systems. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid work options, and opportunities for innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and development support

Opportunities for innovative projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience 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 wiring diagrams using CAD.
• Conduct FAT/SAT testing and on-site commissioning.

Skills

Control System Design

PLC Programming

HMI Design

SCADA Configuration

Electrical Schematics

Industrial Automation

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g., WinCC, FactoryTalk)

Job description

We are seeking a talented and drivenControl System Design Engineerto 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
• 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
• 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 environmentAbout Us

Job Features

Job Category Permanent, Temporary