Controls System Engineer

Executive Network Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Group is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in the Birmingham area to design and support industrial control panels and software for automation environments. The role focuses on PLC/HMI programming and real-time motion control for hydraulic and electric drives, with occasional international travel for commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have a strong design background, be adaptable, and capable of producing clear technical documentation across the software lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Design and develop software for industrial control systems in automation environments.
• Program PLCs, HMIs and real-time motion control for hydraulic and electric drives.
• Produce clear documentation across the software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems within 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 (e.g. industrial Ethernet networks).
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design details, and test procedures.
• Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including occasional international travel and short-notice assignments.
• Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment.
• Assist with additional tasks as required to support overall project delivery and team objectives.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control systems

Industrial Ethernet

IEC 61131

C++/C#/JavaScript

Technical documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Professional engineer certification (optional)

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Real-time/Embedded systems

Job description

A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join their team based in the Birmingham areaThe ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Birmingham site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and moreThis is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some the biggest names in the world

Role:

Control Systems Engineer

Office Location:

Birmingham

Salary:

£55,000 - £60,000

The key responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer role will be:

• Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems within automation, robotics, and machinery environments.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and real-time motion control systems for both hydraulic and electric drive applications.
• Integrate systems across multiple devices and communication protocols (e.g. industrial Ethernet networks).
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design details, and test procedures.
• Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including occasional international travel and short-notice assignments.
• Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment.
• Assist with additional tasks as required to support overall project delivery and team objectives.

The key requirements of the Control Systems Engineer will be:

• Strong experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar).
• Experience integrating motion control and drive systems.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or similar.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-based programming.
• Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. C++, C#, JavaScript) is advantageous.
• Exposure to real-time or embedded control systems is desirable.
• Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation across the software lifecycle.