Control Systems Engineer - CNC & Industrial Automation

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

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.

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