Control Systems Engineer

Automation Experts; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax Free Bonus

Company Share Scheme

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, implement and commission automation and robotic systems for diverse industries across the UK. You will develop software (including HMI screens), test machinery and collaborate with customers to meet performance targets.

The role requires hands-on control engineering experience, strong PLC skills (Omron, Siemens or Allen-Bradley), experience with robotics integration, and willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience with control systems.
• Proven ability to program and integrate robots.
• Experience with PLC platforms: Omron, Siemens, Allen-Bradley.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems and electrical schematics.
• 10+ years in a similar role.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software for complex automation and robotic systems.
• Commission, test and optimise machinery to meet performance targets.
• Diagnose faults across control, safety, electrical, and mechanical systems (on-site and remote).
• Program and integrate industrial robots into automated systems.
• Support installation, commissioning and servicing at customer sites across the UK.
• Modify and enhance automation systems to improve functionality and efficiency.
• Conduct FAT and SAT testing.
• Ensure electrical and safety systems comply with UK/ European/ international standards.
• Deliver operator training and provide ongoing customer support.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers and suppliers for project delivery.

Skills

Software control systems

Robot programming

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis

Tools

Omron PLC

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

A well-established UK-based engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced automation and robotic systems. This company has builta strong reputationfor delivering innovative, high-quality solutions across industries such as medical devices, automotive and packaging, with a focus on improving efficiency and productivity through bespoke machinery.

Control Systems Engineer

£45-65k + Tax Free Bonus, Company Share Scheme. Leicestershire. Ref: 25363

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

• Develop and implement software (including HMI screens) for complex automation and robotic systems


• Commission, test and optimise special purpose machinery to meet performance requirements


• Diagnose and resolve faults across control, safety, mechanical and electrical systems (on-site and remotely)


• Program and integrate industrial robots (6-axis, SCARA, Delta) into automated systems


• Support installation, commissioning and servicing at customer sites across the UK and occasionally overseas


• Modify and enhance existing automation systems to improve functionality and efficiency


• Conduct machine testing to achieve Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) approvals


• Ensure all electrical and safety systems comply with relevant UK, European and international standards


• Deliver operator training and provide ongoing customer support


• Collaborate with internal teams, customers and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery

Control Engineer - The Person:

• Expertise in software control systems with hands-on engineering experience


• Experience with PLC platforms such as Omron, Siemens or Allen-Bradley


• Proven ability to program and integrate industrial robots


• Understanding of pneumatic systems and electrical schematics


• Experience working with automation machinery; ideally 10+ years in a similar role


• Knowledge of interfacing with injection moulding machines is beneficial


• Self-motivated, adaptable and able to work independently or within a team


• Good communication skills, both written and verbal


• Flexible and willing to travel to client sites.


• Committed to delivering high-quality work within varying schedules and project demands

Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Loughborough, Leicester and other surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill