Controls Systems Engineer

Outsource UK; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to join the Performance & Control Team at our Peterlee facility. You will provide controls and software support for production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on diagnosing issues, commissioning and tuning machinery, implementing software updates, and driving continuous improvement through production procedures and validation activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial control systems and automation.
• Knowledge of embedded control systems.
• Knowledge of off-highway trucks or heavy machinery highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver controls and software support for manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment control system issues to minimise downtime.
• Support commissioning, testing, and tuning of production machinery.
• Develop a clear understanding of production procedures, analyse them, and drive continuous improvement.
• Execute software updates, fault finding, and system optimisation.
• Support validation and performance verification activities.

Skills

industrial control systems

embedded control systems

heavy machinery knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Client: Global engineering/manufacturing company

Location: Peterlee

Hourly Rate: £29.27 PAYE or £38.48 Umbrella

Duration: 12 months

Working arrangements: Fully site based

About the Role: MY client is looking for an experienced Controls Systems Engineer to join the Performance & Control Team at their Peterlee facility. This position is responsible for supporting manufacturing controls systems, ensuring robust performance of production equipment through software support, diagnostics, machine tuning, and validation activities within a fast-paced factory environment.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver controls and software support for manufacturing operations
• Diagnose and resolve equipment control system issues to minimise downtime
• Support commissioning, testing, and tuning of production machinery
• Develop a clear understanding of production procedures, analyse them, and drive continuous improvement
• Execute software updates, fault finding, and system optimisation
• Support validation and performance verification activities

Key Skills:

• Experience in industrial control systems and automation
• Knowledge of embedded control systems
• Knowledge of off-highway trucks or heavy machinery highly desirable

Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.