Control Systems Engineer (Maintenance)

Rittal; Winkleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to join their Maintenance team in Plymouth. This full-time role involves designing control systems, improving equipment performance, and leveraging technical expertise to support new machinery introductions. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming skills, relevant qualifications, and at least two years of experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience designing automation/control systems.
• High level of PLC, HMI programming.
• Safe working practices within an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design new control panels and install on machinery.
• Document machinery PUWER, safety RA, SOP’s.
• Conduct problem-solving workshops to identify root causes of failures.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control

Problem solving

Education

BTEC Level 5 in Electrical Engineering

BSc in Electrical Engineering

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29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Full Time

Location:Plymouth, UK

Salary:Up to £59,280 dependant on experience

Shift:08:00 – 16:30

Due to growth, Rittal-CSM have a new opportunity for a Controls Systems Engineer to join the Maintenance team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities Include:-

· Apply problem solving and continuous improvement, recommend and implement improvements to maximise equipment availability, performance, reduce repetitive operator tasks, improve quality, and reduce waste.

· Identify obsolete components and source alternatives. Design modifications to enable upgrades.

· Design new control panels, build panels and install on machinery

· Maintain and apply a level of technical expertise across the site, sufficient to act as a point of reference for team members & colleagues, to resolve complex problems of repair/fix and give technical direction.

· To support the introduction of new machinery from specification to Rittal-CSM standards through to FAT

· Analyse downtime faults and causes and create effective PPM and TPM activities.

· Contribute to problem solving workshops, providing automation expertise to identify root causes of failures and the subsequent improvement actions

· Sourcing and procurement of spare components

· Maintain back ups of all control systems parameters and programs. PLC, HMI, drives, inverters, etc

· Review and document machinery PUWER, safety RA, SOP’s, etc

Essential Qualifications, Training and Experience:-

· BTEC Level 5 or equivalent in an Electrical Engineering discipline.

· High level of PLC, HMI programming.

· High level of motion control set up and commissioning.

· Safe working practices within an engineering environment.

· At least two years of verifiable experience designing automation/control systems

Desirable Qualifications, Training and Experience:-

· BSc in Electrical Engineering

· Completed apprenticeship (NVQ Level 4) in appropriate engineering discipline

· Siemens S7, S5 knowledge

· Pilz/Siemens Safety PLC

· Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

· Safety legislation for relevant production machinery