Control Systems Manager

Automation Experts; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Trust

Job summary

Automation Experts in Leicestershire seeks an experienced Control Systems Manager to lead the delivery of advanced automation and robotic systems for global customers. The role combines technical leadership with hands‑on engineering across complex special purpose machinery projects.

You will manage a team of software, commissioning and electrical engineers, oversee PLC programming, safety systems, and documentation, and drive standardisation across projects while maintaining high delivery

Qualifications

• Experience leading control system projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Proficient with PLC platforms such as Omron, Siemens or Allen-Bradley.
• Knowledge of robotics integration and machine automation.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of all control system projects on time and budget.
• Lead and manage controls engineering projects from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers.
• Design and develop machine control and safety systems.

Skills

Leadership

PLC Programming

Robotics integration

Electrical schematics

Project management

Job description

Control Systems Manager

£70- 80k + Pension, Annual Bonus, Share Scheme

Leicestershire. Ref: 25370

Are you ready to lead the delivery of advanced automation and robotic systems for global customers?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Manager to join a highly respected automation business specialising in bespoke machinery for industries including medical devices and packaging. With a strong order book and continued growth, the company is looking for a hands-on Head of Controls to lead a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers while driving the development of innovative automation and robotic solutions.

This role offers a rare combination of technical leadership, project ownership and practical engineering involvement across complex special purpose machinery projects.

Control Systems Manager - The Role:

• To be responsible for the management and delivery of all control system projects on time, to budget and to the required national and international standards.
• Lead and manage all controls engineering projects from concept through to commissioning and customer handover
• Oversee a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers, supporting development and high-quality delivery
• Design and develop machine control and safety systems for automated machinery
• Develop PLC and HMI software for complex automation systems and electrical documentation using Eplan
• Support electrical design activities including ePlan documentation, BOMs and system specifications
• Commission, test and optimise special purpose machines and automation systems
• Program and integrate industrial robots including 6-axis, SCARA and Delta robots
• Support FAT and SAT activities alongside customer training and ongoing technical support
• Drive standardisation, continuous improvement and best practice across controls engineering activities
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout project delivery

Control Systems Manager - What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in automation and control systems with leadership experience
• Experience with PLC platforms including Omron, Siemens or Allen Bradley
• Knowledge of robotics integration and machine automation
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and pneumatic systems
• Previous experience within special purpose machinery or automated systems
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Hands-on engineering approach with strong problem-solving ability
• Flexible approach to travel, commissioning and customer support activities

Why Join?

• Join a growing and highly respected automation engineering business
• Work on complex, technically advanced robotic and automation projects
• Lead and develop a skilled controls engineering team
• Strong long-term project pipeline and job stability
• Broad role combining leadership, technical development and hands-on engineering
• Opportunity to influence engineering standards, innovation and future growth
• Employee Ownership Trust

Interested?

Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Loughborough, Leicester and other surrounding areas.

If you're looking for a senior-level automation role where you can combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering and play a key role in shaping future automation projects, we'd love to see what you have to offer.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill