Control Systems Engineer – CNC & PLC, Half‑Day Friday

Meridian Business Support; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company Pension

Company events

Company Health Scheme

Company benefit Scheme (discount gym,

Electric Vehicle Discount Scheme

Half day Friday

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Meridian Business Support seeks a Control Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Tiverton. You will develop and implement next‑generation control systems for machine tooling, collaborating with OEMs to ensure functionality and regulatory compliance across the UK and EU.

The role involves designing electrical controls, tuning systems, testing, and leading installations, with emphasis on delivering robust documentation and clear technical reports.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or STEM degree required.
• PLC programming, commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with CNC machines or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with UK/EU machinery regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for machine tools, with drawings and SOPs.
• Lead control system tuning and performance enhancements.
• Testing and validation activities.
• Lead projects for new installations and upgrades of machine systems.
• Support QC/Production/Service with diagnosing and resolving electrical/control issues.

Skills

PLC programming

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Mechanical drawings

Electrical tests

Technical reports

CNC/Automation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Meridian Business Support seeks a Control Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Tiverton. You will develop and implement next‑generation control systems for machine tooling, collaborating with OEMs to ensure functionality and regulatory compliance across the UK and EU.

The role involves designing electrical controls, tuning systems, testing, and leading installations, with emphasis on delivering robust documentation and clear technical reports.