Controls System Engineer

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

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: GBP 55,000 : GBP 60,000

The key responsibilities of theControl 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.