Control Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in automotive manufacturing is seeking a Control Systems Engineer. In this key role, you will develop and optimize control systems for critical processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to automation and strategic projects in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including additional leave and internal promotion opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary up to £55,000

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Company uniform and annual clothing allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Internal promotion opportunities

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal and machine control systems required.
• Experience in project management and compliance standards is essential.
• Desirable knowledge includes LabVIEW and Mitsubishi PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize control systems across manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate to enhance system performance and drive automation.
• Design control systems, troubleshoot automation issues, and manage strategic projects.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming

Machine control systems

FMEA

OEE improvement

Project management

Technical documentation

Compliance standards (UL, IEC, ISO)

LabVIEW

Mitsubishi PLCs

Control systems for vacuum, temperature, and flow

Job description

Job Description

Control Systems Engineer

Your new company
A leading innovator in the automotive manufacturing sector, this company specialises in advanced materials and high-performance braking technologies. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and cutting-edge engineering, they are expanding their manufacturing capabilities to meet growing global demand.
Your new role
As a Control Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and optimising control systems across critical manufacturing processes, including heat treatment, CNC machining, and final assembly. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, drive automation, and support the integration of new technologies. This hands-on role involves designing control systems, troubleshooting automation issues, and contributing to strategic projects such as SCADA deployment and process re-engineering.
What you'll need to succeed

• Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming.
• Strong understanding of machine control systems, FMEA, and OEE improvement.
• Experience with project management, technical documentation, and compliance standards (UL, IEC, ISO).
• Desirable: Knowledge of LabVIEW, Mitsubishi PLCs, and control systems for vacuum, temperature, and flow.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a logical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return


• Competitive Salary up to £55,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Company uniform and annual clothing allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Death in service benefit

What you need to do now
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