Control Systems Engineer (R&D)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Poynton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

One day home working per week

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Control Systems Engineer (R&D) in Adlington, Cheshire. The role is site-based with one day of home working per week after probation and involves developing PLC, HMI and servo motion control software for bespoke machinery.

You will produce electrical schematics and documentation, lead projects from concept to commissioning, and travel UK/internationally to support commissioning and training. An electrical degree is essential.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing background and strong electrical knowledge.
• Excellent Siemens PLC programming experience.
• Experience with multi-axis servo motion control and HMI development.
• Ideally experience in an in-house machinery design and build environment.
• Exposure to Mitsubishi control systems is advantageous.
• Understanding of machinery safety and functional safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC, HMI, multi-axis servo motion control and safety software for bespoke machinery.
• Produce electrical schematics and supporting technical documentation.
• Deliver projects through design, programming, testing, commissioning and training.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, suppliers and customers to improve control systems.
• Carry out fault-finding, upgrades and remote technical support.
• Investigate and integrate new technologies into machinery designs.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Motion control

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Technical documentation

Education

Relevant Degree, HNC or HND in electrical engineering, control systems or related discipline

Tools

Mitsubishi control systems

Job description

Control Systems Engineer (R&D)

Adlington, Cheshire - Site based, with 1 day working from home per week after probation

£55,000 to £70,000 depending on experience + Great Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer with strong Siemens PLC programming and motion control experience to take ownership of projects developing bespoke manufacturing machinery.

This well-established engineering and manufacturing business designs and builds specialist machinery for customers worldwide. They are looking for an electrically biased Control Systems Engineer to join their in-house R&D team, developing new machinery and improving existing systems.

In this role, you will develop PLC, HMI, multi-axis servo motion control and safety software, alongside electrical schematics and technical documentation. You will take projects from concept and design through programming, testing and commissioning, working closely with mechanical engineers, customers and suppliers. The position also involves fault-finding, upgrades and occasional UK and international travel to support commissioning and training.

The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing background, strong Siemens PLC programming skills and hands-on experience with motion control and HMI development. An electrical bias is essential, with exposure to Mitsubishi systems advantageous. Experience working within an in-house machinery design and build environment would be particularly well suited.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established manufacturer in a varied R&D position, where you can see your ideas progress from initial concept through to working machinery used by customers worldwide.

The Role:

• Develop PLC, HMI, multi-axis servo motion control and safety software for bespoke machinery.
• Produce electrical schematics and supporting technical documentation.
• Deliver projects through design, programming, testing, commissioning and training.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, suppliers and customers to develop and improve control systems.
• Carry out fault‑finding, upgrades and remote technical support.
• Investigate and integrate new technologies into machinery designs.
• Based in Adlington, with UK and international travel as required.

The Person:

• Control Systems Engineer with a manufacturing background and strong electrical knowledge.
• Strong Siemens PLC programming experience.
• Experience with multi‑axis servo motion control and HMI development.
• Ideally experienced within an in‑house machine manufacturing or machinery design and build environment.
• Exposure to Mitsubishi control systems would be advantageous.
• Understanding of machinery safety and functional safety requirements.
• Relevant Degree, HNC or HND in electrical engineering, control systems or a related discipline.
• Able to commute to Adlington and travel when required.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates