Control Systems Engineer

MILO Recruit; Poynton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Control System Engineer to support machine designs and program PLCs. Ideal candidates will have experience in PLC and HMI design, and be ready to advance their careers. The role includes travel for installation and offers a full-time contract with a salary up to £60k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming, ideally Rockwell.
• A good understanding of machine safety and relevant standards.
• Experience in the food industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and update existing machine designs.
• Program PLCs, HMI, and motion control systems.
• Design electrical systems and assemble control panels.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Electrical design

Machine safety understanding

Education

HND or equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix 5000

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Control System Engineer – Poynton

• Salary: Up to £60k depending on experience

• Site work allowance: £65–£100 per day

• Contract: Permanent, full‑time (40 hours per week)

We’re a family‑run manufacturer in Stockport that started life over thirty years ago, since then, we’ve grown into a leading specialist producing pressurised manifold depositing systems for light, aerated and delicate masses, plus bespoke production lines for chilled foods. We’re now looking for a Control System Engineer to join our expanding team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support and update existing machine designs alongside a supportive controls engineering team.

• Program PLCs (ideally using Rockwell RSLogix 5000 or a similar platform), HMI and motion control systems.

• Design electrical systems with tools such as EPLAN and AutoCAD; assemble and test control panels, including backplate layout, trunking, cable labelling and wiring.

• Gain additional skills through in‑house training.

• Travel worldwide for up to two weeks at a time to oversee installation of new machines.

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone ready to take the next step in their career; recent graduates are welcome.

• Experience with PLC programming (Rockwell preferred), motion control, HMI design, software design and electrical design.

• A good understanding of machine safety and relevant standards.

• HND or equivalent experience is an advantage.

• Experience in the food industry is a plus.

If you’d like to join a friendly, growing team and feel your skills and experience fit this role, we’d love to hear from you!