Controls System Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Early finish Fridays 13:00

35-hour week

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer in Wolverhampton to design and develop control systems for specialist machinery used in waste handling and commercial vehicle sectors.

You will work on bespoke projects, with responsibilities spanning from system layouts to validation, collaborating with engineering teams to meet project requirements. The role requires a degree in control systems or mechatronics and hands-on PLC/HMI experience, with CAD skills and CAN bus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's-level degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in designing and developing control systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for specialist machinery and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to capture requirements and specifications.
• Produce system layouts, technical specs, and engineering documentation.
• Perform system analysis, testing, and validation.
• Identify and resolve electrical and control system faults.
• Support hydraulic and pneumatic system integration.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

CAD

CAN bus

problem solving

team collaboration

Education

Degree in Control Systems Engineering

Mechatronics degree

Tools

CAD software

CAN bus tooling

Job description

Controls Systems Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE

Working Hours & Holiday: Monday - Thursday, 08:00-16:00; Friday, 08:00-13:00. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, is looking to recruit an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join their growing Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and improving control systems for specialist machinery used within the waste handling and commercial vehicle sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturer, working on bespoke engineering projects and contributing to the development of specialist equipment.

Position Overview

• Design and develop control systems for specialist machinery and equipment.
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand project requirements and specifications.
• Produce system layouts, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Carry out system analysis, testing and validation.
• Identify and resolve electrical and control system faults.
• Support the development and integration of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ensure systems meet relevant safety and environmental standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other departments.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in control systems design and development.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI design.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system design.
• Experience working with CAN bus systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Strong understanding of control systems and engineering principles.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Position Package

• Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 35-hour working week.
• Early finish every Friday at 13:00.
• Opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects.
• Join an established and growing engineering manufacturer.