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Control Systems Engineer
- cove, england, United Kingdom
- £52 - £76 Per Hour
Job Description
Control Systems Engineer
The Opportunity
Join a successful engineering team and work on the development of next‑generation machine tooling equipment. You will play a key role in the design and implementation of new control systems, collaborating with OEMs to ensure functionality, regulatory compliance and market readiness across the UK and EU.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical control systems for machine tools, including electrical drawings, technical documentation, SOPs and work instructions.
- Lead system optimisation activities, including control system tuning and performance enhancement.
- Lead testing and validation of control systems.
- Lead projects involving new machine installations, control system developments, upgrades and integration of optional machine features.
- Provide technical expertise to Quality, Production and Service teams for diagnosing and resolving electrical and control system issues.
Preferred Skills
- HNC, HND or degree in a STEM discipline.
- PLC programming, commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
- Competence with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and similar tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, engaging effectively with colleagues, customers, suppliers and OEM partners.
- Experience producing clear and concise technical reports and documentation.
- Experience working with CNC machine tools or industrial automation systems.
- Knowledge of UK and EU regulatory requirements related to machinery and control systems.
Benefits and Hours of Work
- Hours of Work: 07:45 – 17:00 Mon to Thurs, 08:30 – 12:30 Fri (39 hrs).
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Half day Friday.
- Company pension.
- Company health scheme.
- Company benefit scheme (gym, cinema discounts, etc.).
- Free parking.
- Electric vehicle discount scheme.
- Modern offices and production facilities in the countryside.


