Senior Control Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering and technology business in High Wycombe seeks a talented Senior Control Systems Engineer to develop and support high-tech equipment. The role includes maintaining software, PLC programming, and contributing to R&D projects. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, experience in control systems, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or science or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with industrial control software and electronics.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update existing PC-based software.
• Support PLC software maintenance.
• Collaborate with the sales team on technical matters.

Skills

Control systems software maintenance

PLC programming

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

PC software development

Education

Degree in engineering or science

Tools

VB.net

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Job Description

Senior Control Systems Engineer

A growing engineering and technology business based in High Wycombe is seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, research-driven environment developing and supporting bespoke high-tech equipment used in advanced material applications.

The role offers a broad range of responsibilities, from maintaining and developing control systems software to supporting production and contributing to R&D initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update existing PC-based software
• Maintain and support PLC software (Mitsubishi )
• Assist in the creation of system schematics and interlock designs
• Ensure safety and reliability of system controls
• Create and manage documentation for all software changes
• Provide fault-finding and technical troubleshooting support
• Collaborate with the sales team on technical matters
• Work alongside test and installation teams to ensure FAT documentation is up to date
• Contribute to R&D and new product development activities

Requirements:

• Degree in engineering or science (or equivalent industry experience)
• Experience with industrial control software and electronics
• Familiarity with PC software development (VB.net )
• PLC programming experience (ideally Mitsubishi)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive and positive approach

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with scientific or technical instrumentation
• PCB design experience

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience in a hands-on, multi-disciplinary engineering environment. If you’re passionate about control systems and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more information.