Control Systems Engineer
Automation Experts Ltd
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Job summary
Automation Experts Ltd in Plymouth is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design electrical and control systems for bespoke machinery and to develop and modify PLC software across multiple industries.
You will work with electrical, mechanical and software teams through feasibility, build, commissioning and customer handover, with UK and international travel. The role offers a generous package and structured career progression.
Qualifications
- Experience with PLC programming, ideally Siemens TIA Portal or Omron.
- Strong understanding of automation and machinery control systems.
- Practical engineering problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building ability.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical and control systems for special purpose machinery.
- Develop and modify PLC software, primarily using Siemens and Omron platforms.
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical and software engineering teams.
- Support projects from feasibility through to build, commissioning and customer handover.
- Assist with technical sales support, quotations and customer problem-solving.
- Research new technologies and solutions to improve equipment performance.
Skills
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Job description
£40,000 - £50,000 + 30 Days Holiday, Health Scheme, Gym Membership, Early Finish Friday, Flexitime
Plymouth
Ref: 25414
Ready to work on advanced automation systems used across aerospace, renewable energy, automotive and marine industries?
Join a specialist engineering business designing bespoke automated equipment for a leading international customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer looking to work on varied, technically challenging projects with real involvement across the full project lifecycle.
From PLC software development and control system design through to commissioning and client handover, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative automation solutions while developing your long-term career within automation and controls engineering.
- Design electrical and control systems for special purpose machinery
- Develop and modify PLC software, primarily using Siemens and Omron platforms
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical and software engineering teams
- Support projects from feasibility through to build, commissioning and customer handover
- Assist with technical sales support, quotations and customer problem-solving
- Research new technologies and solutions to improve equipment performance
- Experience with PLC programming, ideally Siemens TIA Portal or Omron
- Strong understanding of automation and machinery control systems
- Practical engineering problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building ability
- Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required
- Work on bespoke, technically advanced automation projects
- Exposure to multiple high-tech industries and international customers
- Structured development and long-term career progression
- Varied role with involvement across the full project lifecycle
- Excellent benefits package including 30 days holiday, health scheme and gym membership
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