Control Systems Engineer

DK Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join its growing technical team in the UK. You will develop electrical, control and automation solutions across varied engineering projects, from initial requirements to completion.

The role suits someone who enjoys solving technical problems and applying practical engineering know-how across multiple projects and technologies. A degree in engineering or equivalent is expected, with PLC experience and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a background in control systems, automation, or electrical engineering.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems and electrical drawings is preferred.
• Ability to develop and document electrical solutions and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and control solutions for engineering applications.
• Develop, modify and support PLC-based control systems.
• Assist with preparation of electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Contribute to testing and verification activities.
• Work with engineers across disciplines.
• Assist with project documentation and bills of materials.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Support integration and implementation of engineering systems.
• Provide technical input during project development.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Ensure work meets quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Automation systems

System integration

Technical documentation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

HNC/HND acceptable

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SCADA

Job description

An established engineering business is looking to recruit a Control Systems Engineer to join its growing technical team.

The role will involve contributing to the development of electrical, control and automation solutions across a range of engineering projects. Working alongside a wider engineering team, you will be involved in the development of systems and solutions from initial requirements through to completion.

This is a varied, hands‑on engineering position suited to someone who enjoys solving technical problems and working on practical engineering projects. The role offers the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while working across a variety of projects and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical and control solutions for engineering applications.


• Develop, modify and support PLC-based control systems.


• Assist with the preparation of electrical drawings and technical documentation.


• Contribute to the development and testing of engineering solutions.


• Work collaboratively with engineers across different technical disciplines.


• Assist with project documentation, technical information and bills of materials.


• Investigate and resolve technical issues as they arise.


• Support the integration and implementation of engineering systems.


• Contribute to testing and verification activities.


• Provide technical input during project development.


• Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required.


• Ensure engineering work is completed to appropriate quality and safety standards.


• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.


• Keep up to date with developments in control and automation technologies.

About You:

The successful candidate will have a background in control systems, automation, electrical engineering or a related discipline, together with a practical and methodical approach to engineering.

You will ideally have:

• An engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical experience.


• Previous experience in control systems, automation or a related engineering environment.


• Experience developing or supporting electrical and control systems.


• Experience working with PLC-based systems.


• Knowledge of industrial automation principles and practices.


• Experience producing or interpreting electrical drawings and technical documentation.


• Good technical problem-solving skills.


• A practical approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues.


• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.


• Good communication and organisational skills.


• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

Experience with commonly used PLC and automation platforms would be advantageous, but this is not essential