Lead Control Systems Engineer for CNC & Automation

Meridian Business Support

Cove

On-site

GBP 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension
Health scheme
Gym discounts
Free parking
Electric vehicle discount
Modern offices and facilities

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join a successful engineering team in the UK. You will design and implement control systems, collaborating with OEMs to ensure compliance and market readiness across the UK and EU.

You will lead testing, tuning and project activities for machine tools and automation systems, while producing clear technical documentation and reports. Strong PLC, commissioning and drawing-reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

  • HNC/HND or STEM degree required.
  • PLC programming, commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
  • Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • Experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes).
  • Experience with CNC machine tools or industrial automation is desirable.
  • Knowledge of UK and EU machinery and control system regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical control systems for machine tools, including electrical drawings and SOPs.
  • Lead system optimisation, including control tuning and performance enhancements.
  • Lead testing and validation of control systems.
  • Lead projects with new machine installations and feature integrations.
  • Provide technical support to Quality, Production and Service teams for electrical issues.

Skills

PLC programming
Commissioning
Troubleshooting
Reading drawings
Electrical test equipment
Communication
Technical reporting
CNC/industrial automation
Regulatory knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or STEM degree

Tools

Multimeters
Oscilloscopes

Job description

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join a successful engineering team in the UK. You will design and implement control systems, collaborating with OEMs to ensure compliance and market readiness across the UK and EU.

You will lead testing, tuning and project activities for machine tools and automation systems, while producing clear technical documentation and reports. Strong PLC, commissioning and drawing-reading skills are essential.

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