Control Systems Design Engineer

Automation Experts; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Life Insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Automation Experts in the West Midlands is seeking a Control Systems Design Engineer to design and deliver automation for pharmaceutical machinery worldwide. You’ll work on PLC software across Beckhoff, B&R and Siemens platforms, taking ownership from concept through commissioning.

The role offers strong technical variety, career progression, and an annual bonus; salary £40,000-£60,000 plus pension and life insurance. Occasional site work with a global client base across 120+ countries.

Qualifications

• PLC software development for automated machinery
• 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
• Working collaboratively within project-focused engineering teams

Responsibilities

• Design PLC software for automated machinery projects
• Produce detailed technical documentation and project records
• Plan and manage projects to deliver on time and within budget
• Support machine development from concept through to commissioning
• Introduce new technologies and innovative engineering solutions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality automation systems
• Support continuous improvement and product development initiatives

Skills

PLC software

Beckhoff

B&R

Siemens TIA

Motion control

Tech docs

Teamwork

Project management

Tools

Beckhoff

B&R

Siemens TIA

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

• PLC software development for automated machinery
• 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
• Working collaboratively within project-focused engineering teams

Why Join

• Join a global machinery manufacturer with installations in over 120 countries
• Work on advanced automation equipment for the pharmaceutical sector
• Excellent salary and annual bonus scheme
• Life insurance, pension and 25 days holiday
• Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• Genuine opportunities for technical development and career progression
• Stable business with a full order book and continued growth
• Very occasional site work

Located in the West Midlands, this role is commutable from Redditch, Worcester, Evesham and surrounding areas.