Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

Executive Network Group in Birmingham is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for a global friction welding manufacturer. You will design and support industrial control panels, program PLCs and HMIs, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects on time.

The role includes travel to customer sites, international assignments, and a strong emphasis on technical documentation and real-time control systems. A hands-on engineer with a solid design background will fit well.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Experience integrating motion control and drive systems across industrial environments.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP or PROFINET.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-based programming.
• Experience with additional programming languages (C++, C#, JavaScript) is advantageous.
• Exposure to real-time or embedded control systems is desirable.
• Ability to produce clear technical 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 devices and communication protocols (industrial Ethernet networks).
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications and test procedures.
• Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including international travel.
• Contribute to the full software lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Assist with additional tasks to support project delivery.

Skills

Motion control integration

Industrial Ethernet networks

Technical documentation

Real-time/embedded control

Programming languages familiarity

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal

RSLogix/Studio 5000

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

IEC 61131

Job description

A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join their team based in the Birmingham area

The 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 more

This 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

Key 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 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.

Key Requirements

• 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.