Control Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Kilmarnock to support automation projects and improve site equipment. The role involves hands-on work with PLCs, software changes, and troubleshooting while ensuring safety compliance. Key skills include PLC programming and a degree in Electrical or Software Engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree or hands-on experience in Electrical, Electronics, or Software Engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming across various platforms.
• Strong understanding of automated systems like robotics, pneumatics, or hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain control systems across the site.
• Develop software changes for automated machinery.
• Create and update diagrams and technical documentation.

Skills

Degree or hands-on experience in Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering

Experience with PLC programming across a range of platforms

Strong understanding of automated systems

Experience in commissioning and process improvements

Good grasp of industry safety standards and regulations

Confident working in cross-functional teams

Skilled in using MS Office tools

Job description

Job Description

Control Systems Engineer

Kilmarnock

Salary very negotiable depending on experience

We're looking for a Control Systems Engineer to support automation projects and ongoing improvements across site equipment and systems. This is a varied role where you'll be hands-on with PLCs, software changes, commissioning, and technical troubleshooting, all while keeping safety and compliance front and centre.

You'll play a key part in developing, maintaining, and upgrading control systems for existing and new machinery. Working alongside engineers, maintenance and production teams, you'll ensure systems operate reliably and meet safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting and maintaining control systems across site
• Developing software changes for automated machinery to improve performance
• Recording and managing any changes made to programmed systems
• Creating and updating diagrams, electrical drawings, and supporting technical documentation
• Working with engineering and operations teams on commissioning of new or modified equipment
• Advising teams on safe use of programmable machinery and electrical systems
• Conducting safe trials and testing new solutions with appropriate analysis and recommendations
• Identifying and addressing gaps in safety compliance of electrical systems

Key skills:

• Degree or hands-on experience in Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering
• Experience with PLC programming across a range of platforms
• Strong understanding of automated systems, ideally including robotics, pneumatics or hydraulics
• Experience in commissioning and process improvements
• Good grasp of industry safety standards and regulations
• Confident working in cross-functional teams and explaining technical concepts clearly
• Skilled in using MS Office tools for documentation and communication

If you're looking for a practical, technically focused role with real impact on how a site runs day-to-day, and you're motivated by improving systems and solving problems, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more info.