Controls Systems Engineer for Automated Composite Manufacturing

Sapien Engineering; Saltash; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + service days

Westfield Healthcare

Country club membership

Enhanced sick pay

Team social events

Job summary

Sapien Engineering in the United Kingdom seeks a Controls System Engineer to design, develop and commission control systems for next‑gen composite moulding technology, with on‑site work and international client support.

You will create software design concepts, drawings and specs, research new solutions, and support projects from feasibility through handover. Travel within the UK and overseas will be required, with a collaborative, hands‑on approach.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent; 1+ year in a control systems role.
• PLC experience and Siemens TIA Portal preferred.
• Strong technical design skills and problem solving.
• Clear communicator with supplier and client liaison ability.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for composite moulding processes.
• Develop concepts and produce drawings/specs with appropriate software.
• Research new solutions to enhance equipment and processes.
• Support full project lifecycle from feasibility to handover.
• Provide training and technical support to client engineers and operators.
• Collaborate on sales enquiries, quotations and technical problem solving.
• Maintain H&S compliance and documentation throughout.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

PLC programming

Job description

Sapien Engineering in the United Kingdom seeks a Controls System Engineer to design, develop and commission control systems for next‑gen composite moulding technology, with on‑site work and international client support.

You will create software design concepts, drawings and specs, research new solutions, and support projects from feasibility through handover. Travel within the UK and overseas will be required, with a collaborative, hands‑on approach.