Controls Systems Engineer (Manufacturing / Diagnostics)

Rise Technical Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer for an onsite, 12-month contract in Peterlee. You will provide controls and software support, perform fault finding and diagnostics, and assist with commissioning, calibration and validation of machine control systems.

You will use CAN Bus diagnostics, CANalyzer and CANape to analyse system performance and support validation activities, working closely with production and maintenance teams to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial or embedded control systems.
• Knowledge of CAN Bus communications and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and optimise control systems on manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls and software support, fault finding and diagnostics.
• Support commissioning, calibration and validation of machine control systems.
• Use CAN Bus diagnostics, CANalyzer and CANape to analyse performance.
• Role is a 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension; fully onsite in Peterlee.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Industrial control systems

Autonomy

Tools

CAN Bus diagnostics

CANalyzer

CANape

Job description

Controls Systems Engineer (Manufacturing / Diagnostics)

Peterlee, County Durham

46.10 - 49.10 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35) + 12 Month Contract + Likely Extension + Early Friday Finish + Industry Leading Company

Are you a Controls Systems Engineer with experience of industrial control systems, CAN Bus diagnostics, or embedded controls, looking for an exciting long-term contract with a world-renowned manufacturer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team within a leading engineering business, supporting cutting-edge machine technologies and future product developments. You will play a key role in improving production quality, solving complex technical problems, and supporting the introduction of advanced control systems.

The company are a globally recognised manufacturer and market leader within heavy equipment engineering, investing heavily in future technologies, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role you will provide software and controls support across manufacturing operations, diagnose and resolve control system issues, support machine commissioning and calibration activities, and work closely with production and maintenance teams to drive improvements. You will utilise tools such as CAN Bus diagnostics, CANalyzer and CANape to analyse system performance and support validation activities.

This role would suit a Controls Systems Engineer with experience in manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, rail, or similar sectors, who has knowledge of control systems, CAN Bus communications, and fault-finding.

The Role:

• Provide controls and software support, including fault finding, diagnostics and system optimisation
• Support commissioning, calibration, validation and testing of machine control systems
• Utilise CAN Bus diagnostics, CANalyzer and CANape to analyse system performance
• 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension, fully onsite in Peterlee

The Person:

• Controls Systems Engineer / Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer with experience in industrial or embedded control systems
• Experience with CAN Bus communications, CANalyzer, CANape or similar diagnostic tools
• Background within manufacturing, automotive, machinery, heavy equipment, rail or a similar engineering environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach and ability to work independently

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.