Controls Engineer in Bournemouth

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The Controls Engineer will use a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and software engineering skills to support and enhance Motion Control Products’ automation and motion control solutions and will play an active role in mentoring and supporting engineering apprentices. The role involves reviewing existing designs and processes, recommending improvements, and contributing to the development of new products and customer projects, while maintaining a strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance control systems for industrial automation and motion control projects
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and user manuals
• Identify weaknesses or improvement opportunities in existing products, production processes, or customer systems and make practical recommendations
• Integration of motion control components such as servo drives, motors, encoders, and I/O
• Selecting the required tools and materials for the manufacturing process
• Ensure control system designs consider Health & Safety requirements, risk assessments, and safe operating practices
• Act as a technical mentor for engineering apprentices, providing guidance, support, and day-to-day supervision, and assist with their training, development plans, and onboarding
• Provide technical support to customers and internal sales team
• Conduct research into new technologies, document findings, and present reports internally
• Working on specific customer and internal engineering projects, from concept through to commissioning and support
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety regulations at all times

Qualifications/Requirements

• Solid technical background with good electrical/electronic and control systems knowledge
• Software experience in C++/C sharp and Python
• Experience with Codesys and IoT concepts
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Sound judgement and practical problem-solving ability
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Resilience, tenacity, and a proactive approach to work
• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Apprenticeship or additional technical courses advantageous
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and creative thinking skills
• Ability to work on own initiative with a genuine interest in engineering and automation

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

How to apply: Apply in writing to cristinafarcas@motioncontrolproducts.com