Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Automation & Production Tooling

The Role

We are working with a specialist production tooling and automation business seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of bespoke automated machinery.

This role sits within the company’s automation arm, delivering PLC-controlled systems for production tooling, fixtures, and special-purpose machinery used in manufacturing environments.

You will be involved across the full project lifecycle — from initial concept and design through to build, testing, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for automated production tooling and machinery
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI software to meet project specifications
• Work closely with mechanical design, tooling, and manufacturing teams
• Support system integration, FAT and SAT, and on-site commissioning
• Fault-find, debug, and optimise automation systems during build and installation
• Produce technical documentation including I/O lists, control philosophies, and manuals
• Ensure compliance with electrical and machinery safety standards

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer / PLC Engineer / Automation Engineer
• Strong PLC programming experience (e.g. Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Mitsubishi, or similar)
• Experience working with automated machinery, production tooling, or special-purpose machinery
• Good understanding of:
  • Sensors, actuators, motors, and drives
  • Industrial communications (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus)
  • Electrical fault-finding and debugging
• Ability to work across design, build, and commissioning phases

Desirable Experience

• HMI development (WinCC, FactoryTalk, etc.)
• Robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, etc.)
• Safety PLCs and machine safety systems (Pilz, Siemens Safety, GuardLogix)
• Background in automotive, aerospace, FMCG, or high-volume manufacturing
• Experience within a machine builder, tooling manufacturer, or systems integrator

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to work on bespoke automation and tooling projects
• Involvement across the full project lifecycle, not just maintenance
• Stable, engineering-led business with long-term automation investment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development within a growing automation function