Control Systems Engineer
Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £45,000 to £45,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Tiverton, EX16 5NR Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Aug 2026 Closing date: 27 Sept 2026
Summary
Control Systems Engineer
The Control Systems Engineer will join a hugely successful engineering team and work on the development of next generation machine tooling equipment. With an exciting new control system design project on the horizon, the Control Engineer will play a key role in its development and implementation, collaborating closely 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 the creation of electrical drawings, technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
- Lead system optimisation activities, including control system tuning and performance enhancement.
- Testing and Validation.
- Lead projects involving new machine installations, control system developments, upgrades, and the integration of optional machine features.
- Provide technical expertise to Quality, Production, and Service teams in diagnosing and resolving electrical and control system issues.
Preferred Skills
- HNC, HND, or Degree qualification in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
- PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand both electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
- Competent in the use of electrical test and diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and similar tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage 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 relating to machinery and control systems.
Benefits and Hours of Work
Hours of Work: 07:45 - 17:00 Mon to Thurs, 08:30 - 12:30 Fridays (39 hours)
- Stunning offices and production facilities in beautiful countryside.
- A really nice place to work, genuinely so!
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Company events
- Company Health Scheme
- Company benefit Scheme (discount gym membership, cinema, etc.)
- Company Electric Vehicle Discount Scheme
- Half day Friday
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Join a dynamic engineering team as a Control Systems Engineer and enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With stunning countryside offices, competitive benefits including a company pension, health scheme, and generous holiday allowance, this role offers a fulfilling environment where your contributions to next-generation machine tooling equipment will be valued and recognised. Experience the perfect blend of innovation and collaboration while working closely with OEMs across the UK and EU.
