Control Systems Engineer – PLC, HMI & Motion Automation

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob, a global friction welding manufacturer, seeks a Control Systems Engineer to join the Birmingham-area team. You will design and support industrial control panels, working across automation, robotics, and machinery environments.

The role focuses on software development for control systems, PLC/HMI programming, and system integration across networks, with occasional international travel for commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Experience integrating motion control and drive systems.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP or PROFINET.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems in automation, robotics, and machinery environments.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and real-time motion control systems for hydraulic and electric drive applications.
• Integrate systems across multiple devices and communication protocols.
• Produce technical documentation including specifications, designs and test procedures.
• Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including international travel.
• Contribute to the full software lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control

Industrial Ethernet

Job description

TipTopJob, a global friction welding manufacturer, seeks a Control Systems Engineer to join the Birmingham-area team. You will design and support industrial control panels, working across automation, robotics, and machinery environments.

The role focuses on software development for control systems, PLC/HMI programming, and system integration across networks, with occasional international travel for commissioning.