Control Systems Engineer
Job in
Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7JU, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
Automation Experts
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Research & Development
- Packaging Machinery
£40k - £70k + Benefits
Cheshire.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to join an innovative engineering business focused on bespoke packaging automation. The role combines PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software development with hands-on commissioning, fault-finding and new technology development.
Offering excellent technical variety, customer interaction and involvement across the full machinery development life cycle.
Control Systems Engineer- The Role:
- Developing PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software
- Create control system software for bespoke packaging machinery projects.
- Take ownership from initial design specification through coding, testing, commissioning and customer training.
- Collaborating with customers, suppliers and engineering teams
- Work closely with mechanical design, service and external partners to achieve project objectives.
- Investigating and developing new technologies
- Contribute to R&D activities and evaluate new equipment and control technologies.
- Fault-finding and upgrading existing machinery
- Support machine installations and commissioning activities in the UK and overseas.
- Requirements:
We're keen to hear from Controls Engineers and Automation Engineers with strong software and machine control experience.
- Strong PLC software development skills for machine control applications.
- Multi-axis servo motion control
- Experience configuring and developing servo and motion control systems.
- HMI software development
- Design and implementation of operator interfaces for automated machinery.
- Functional safety and machine regulations
- Knowledge of safety systems, regulations and standards associated with industrial machinery.
- Project delivery and customer interaction
- Ability to work collaboratively and support projects from concept to commissioning.
- IoT technologies, HTML, databases and high-level programming
- Cyber security awareness
- TCP/IP, Modbus and OPC UA communication protocols
- Project Management experience
- Knowledge of CE, UL, Machinery Directive and ISO/EN (phone number removed)
- Food or packaging industry experience
- One of the leading manufacturers of packaging machines in the UK.
- join a dedicated R&D team where you will have genuine influence over new product development.
- Work with cutting edge technologies including PLC, motion control, robotics, machine vision and advanced automation systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, software, electrical and product development.
- Modern engineering environment with significant investment in research, development and continuous innovation.
- This role is located in Cheshire with good rail connections. Travelling by car, areas can include Stockport, Cheadle, Holmes Chapel and Altrincham.
For further information please contact
Sharon Hill
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