Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems EngineerThe Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Control Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering organisation at the forefront of advanced industrial technology. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting control systems used in highly regulated and technically demanding environments across global markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects throughout the full controls lifecycle, from concept and system architecture through to implementation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing product improvement.

The business operates internationally and supplies innovative solutions to customers across sectors including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, water treatment, electronics, and other critical process industries.

The Role

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing robust and scalable automation solutions that ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of complex equipment and systems.

Working closely with electrical, mechanical, software, and applications engineers, you will translate customer and operational requirements into effective PLC, HMI, and automation solutions while supporting testing, commissioning, and continuous product development activities.

Key Responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer:

• Develop and maintain PLC and HMI software using Allen Bradley platforms and associated technologies
• Produce well-structured control software using Ladder Logic, Structured Control Language (SCL), and Statement List (STL)
• Support integration with customer SCADA and wider control systems
• Deliver controls engineering activities in line with project schedules and milestones
• Apply recognised engineering standards and best practice methodologies
• Support factory acceptance testing and fault-finding activities
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and applications engineering teams
• Assist with commissioning and site support activities when required
• Diagnose and resolve complex control system issues
• Produce and maintain clear software, testing, and technical documentation
• Contribute to the ongoing development and standardisation of controls software and engineering solutions
• Write Control Philosophies and Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Develop and modify User Defined Function Blocks (UDFBs)

About You

You will be a practical and solutions-focused controls engineer with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Essential Requirements for a Control Systems Engineer:

• Degree qualified in an engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Proven experience within a controls engineering role in industrial, process, or manufacturing environments
• Strong PLC and HMI development experience, ideally using Allen Bradley systems
• Experience integrating equipment with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and control schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to support testing, commissioning, and site activities when required

Desirable Experience

• Embedded software or firmware development using C or C
• Automated testing and test tooling
• Process engineering
• Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Site commissioning and operational support experience

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Company pension 
• Employee share scheme
• Life assurance
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
• Opportunity to work on innovative technologies with global applications

We recognise that great engineers do not always meet every requirement listed. If you feel you have the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.