Control Systems Engineer in Manchester

The Role We are looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our growing team. This is a hands-on, site-based role
not just sat behind a screen. Youll be involved across the full lifecycle of our machines: Software design and programming Electrical build and panel assembly R&D and development work On-site installation and commissioning (UK & worldwide) No two days are the same. Youll be working on bespoke machinery, solving real-world problems, and seeing your work come to life on customer sites. For someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and practical engineering, this is a genuinely interesting and rewarding role. This role offers genuine progression as our systems and product range continue to develop
with increasing involvement in design, innovation, and customer-facing engineering.
Role & Responsibilities The Controls engineering team are responsible for all existing machine designs & changes and are looking for another control system engineer to strengthen the team. Proficient in Rockwell RSLogix5000 (or similar software), PLC, HMI and Motion control. The ideal candidate will also be capable of Electrical Design with EPlan and AutoCAD. Full Electrical Control Panel Assembly including, backplate layout and drilling, cutting trunking, cable labelling and wiring / testing. The position will involve worldwide travel of up to 2 weeks at a time to support the installation of new machine designs on site. This position will suit somebody making the next move on their career ladder and further career progression. Graduates would be considered. Good understanding of Machine Safety and working to a range of Standards.
Skills & Experience PLC Programming
Rockwell preferred Motion Control HMI Design Software Design Panel Building Machine Wiring Electrical Design HND / Experience
Beneficial Food Industry Experience
Beneficial
Note: Controls and panel building/machine wiring will be approximately a 50/50 split.
What Its Like to Work Here Were not a corporate environment
and we dont pretend to be. Small, experienced team where your work actually matters Direct involvement in machine design, not just small pieces of it Strong focus on R&D and continuous improvement Real engineering challenges
not repetitive production work Opportunity to travel and see your machines running in the real world A business that values practical thinking and problem solving over theory
If you enjoy: Getting stuck in Seeing things through from concept to commissioning Working on genuinely bespoke equipment …youll fit in here.
This role is NOT for you if: You only want a desk-based programming role You dont enjoy hands-on electrical work Youre not open to occasional worldwide travel You prefer repetitive production work over problem solving To apply please forward your cv in word format.
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