Lead Machine Control Systems Engineer - Onsite

OnTarget Communications; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTarget Communications is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Product Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced control systems onsite in Toomebridge, Northern Ireland or Chesterfield, England.

This hands-on leader will own the full product lifecycle from concept through deployment and continuous improvement, mentoring juniors and coordinating across software, hardware, manufacturing and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine control system design (PLC, embedded systems, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of PLM and engineering processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in engineering environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Relevant engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of machine control systems with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Own and manage all stages of the product lifecycle from concept to post-launch support.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams.
• Define system architectures, technical requirements, and design standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in control system technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence.

Skills

Machine control design

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field)

Tools

PLC

Embedded systems

Job description

OnTarget Communications is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Product Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced control systems onsite in Toomebridge, Northern Ireland or Chesterfield, England.

This hands-on leader will own the full product lifecycle from concept through deployment and continuous improvement, mentoring juniors and coordinating across software, hardware, manufacturing and quality teams.