Control Systems Engineer

Orion Electrotech; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering company in the UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to develop and program bespoke control systems for high-speed machinery. This role requires proficiency in PLC programming and knowledge of motion control applications. You will also conduct design studies, support engineering queries, and perform international site visits. The position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and generous holiday allowances, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about automation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance (6x salary)

Qualifications

• Proficient in PLC programming.
• Experienced in motion control and servo drive applications.
• Knowledgeable in safety PLC design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program control systems for machinery.
• Conduct design studies and prepare specifications.
• Complete Factory Acceptance Test documentation.
• Support engineering queries and resolve quality issues.
• Perform installation and troubleshooting at customer sites.

Skills

PLC programming (Siemens S7, Rockwell ControlLogix)

Knowledge of motion control and servo drive applications

Experience with safety PLC design and implementation

Familiarity with Python, C, or JavaScript

Experience with vision systems and FAT protocol commissioning

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Are you passionate about automation and control systems? Join a dynamic, innovative company specialising in high‑speed machinery and international projects. They design and deliver custom‑built solutions for leading industries worldwide.

About the Company

Orion is a forward‑thinking engineering firm with a global presence, dedicated to delivering high‑quality automation solutions. Their team supports projects from concept through to installation and commissioning, working closely with clients across various sectors to optimise their manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer

• Develop and program control systems for specialised machinery.
• Conduct design studies, reviews, and prepare specifications for unique applications.
• Complete Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) documentation.
• Support engineering queries and resolve manufacturing quality issues.
• Perform installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites worldwide.
• Travel internationally approximately 4‑5 times per year for project support and site visits.

Requirements of the Control Systems Engineer

• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens S7, Rockwell ControlLogix).
• Knowledge of motion control and servo drive applications.
• Experience with safety PLC design and implementation.
• Familiarity with languages such as Python, C, or JavaScript is advantageous.
• Experience working with vision systems and FAT protocol commissioning.

Benefits for the Control Systems Engineer

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
• Overtime pay for work at customer sites.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company life insurance (6x salary).

If this Control Systems Engineer position is of interest, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.