Control Systems Design Engineer

Automation Experts

Stratford-on-Avon

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Automation Experts in the West Midlands invites a skilled Control Systems Design Engineer to design and deliver PLC-based automation for machinery installed across the globe, with Beckhoff, B&R or Siemens platforms.

You will develop PLC software, manage projects, document technical specs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, quality, and on-time delivery. This role offers an annual bonus, pension and life insurance, plus 25 days holiday.

Qualifications

PLC software development for automated machinery (≤140 chars)
Experience with Beckhoff, B&R or Siemens TIA control systems.
Industrial automation and machine control applications.
Project planning and delivery within engineering environments.
Motion control programming and servo systems.
Producing technical documentation and specifications.
Solving complex engineering and automation challenges.
Collaborating within project-focused engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing PLC software for automated machinery projects using Beckhoff, B&R or Siemens platforms.
Producing detailed technical documentation and project records.
Planning and managing projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
Supporting machine development from concept through to commissioning.
Introducing new technologies and innovative engineering solutions.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality automation systems.
Supporting continuous improvement and product development initiatives.

Skills

PLC programming

Beckhoff/Siemens

Motion control

Industrial automation

Project planning

Technical docs

Team collaboration

Servo systems

TIA Portal

Tools

TIA Portal

Job description

Control Systems Design Engineer

£40,000 - £60,000 + Annual Bonus, Pension, Life Insurance & 25 Days Holiday

West Midlands. Ref: 17962

Do you want to design and deliver cutting-edge automation systems for machinery installed across the globe?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturer of automated machinery supplying the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. Whether you're an ambitious Controls Engineer looking to develop your PLC and motion control expertise or an experienced Systems Engineer seeking greater project ownership, this role offers excellent technical variety, career progression and the chance to work on industry-leading automation equipment.

The Role:

From PLC software development and project management through to introducing new technologies and supporting machine innovation, this varied role offers the opportunity to develop your skills and take ownership in areas such as:

Designing and developing PLC software for automated machinery projects using Beckhoff, B&R or Siemens platforms
Producing detailed technical documentation and project records
Planning and managing projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget
Supporting machine development from concept through to commissioning
Introducing new technologies and innovative engineering solutions
Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality automation systems
Supporting continuous improvement and product development initiatives

What We're Looking For:

We're open to developing Controls Engineers looking to take the next step in their career or experienced Systems Engineers ready to lead complex automation projects. You could be a great fit if you have experience of: