Control Systems Engineer

Bristol Industrial

Tiverton

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company pension

Company events

Health scheme

EV discount scheme

Half day Friday

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discount gym membership

Job summary

Bristol Industrial is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join a successful engineering team and help develop next generation machine tooling. You will collaborate with OEMs to ensure regulatory compliance and market readiness across the UK and EU.

The role involves designing electrical control systems for machine tools, leading system optimisation, testing, and overseeing installations while providing technical support to Quality, Production and Service teams.

Qualifications

HNC/HND/ Degree qualification in STEM is preferred.
PLC programming, commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
Competent with electrical test/diagnostic equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes).
Experience with CNC machine tools or industrial automation systems.
Knowledge of UK/EU machinery and control systems regulations.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical control systems for machine tools, including electrical drawings and SOPs.
Lead system optimisation, control tuning and performance enhancements.
Conduct testing and validation activities.
Lead projects for new machine installations and control system developments.
Provide technical expertise to Quality, Production and Service teams to diagnose issues.

Skills

PLC programming

Drawings interpretation

Technical reporting

Interpersonal skills

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Electrical testing

CNC/automation experience

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Electrical test gear

Industrial automation systems

Job description

The Opportunity

The Control Systems Engineer will join a hugely successful engineering team and work on the development of next generation machine tooling equipment. With an exciting new control system design project on the horizon, the Control Engineer will play a key role in its development and implementation, collaborating closely with OEMs to ensure functionality, regulatory compliance, and market readiness across the UK and EU.

Job Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical control systems for machine tools, including the creation of electrical drawings, technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
Lead system optimisation activities, including control system tuning and performance enhancement.
Testing and Validation.
Lead projects involving new machine installations, control system developments, upgrades, and the integration of optional machine features.
Provide technical expertise to Quality, Production, and Service teams in diagnosing and resolving electrical and control system issues.

Preferred Skills

HNC, HND, or Degree qualification in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand both electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
Competent in the use of electrical test and diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and similar tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and OEM partners.
Experience producing clear and concise technical reports and documentation.
Experience working with CNC machine tools or industrial automation systems.
Knowledge of UK and EU regulatory requirements relating to machinery and control systems.

Benefits and Hours of Work