Control Systems Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Barnsley, England, Yorkshire & The Humber
Permanent
Control Systems Design Engineer required to join a well‑established, growing engineering business designing and manufacturing bespoke automation and control systems for FMCG, food & beverage, packaging, filling and wider process industries. You'll work in a friendly, highly technical team where your contribution genuinely matters and you'll enjoy varied projects, and strong progression opportunities. Excellent employee benefits including bonus scheme, Pension, Private healthcare (contributory), supportive and friendly team where your contribution genuinely matters.
Control Systems Design Engineer Role
You'll take ownership of electrical control panel and automation system design, producing high-quality documentation and supporting internal teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Electrical schematics using CAD (AutoCAD Electrical, E-Plan, SEE, Solid Works Electrical)
- Designing control systems: mains protection, 24
VDC circuits, PLCs, I/O, sensors, motors, drives, safety circuits - Interpreting URS documents and asking the right technical questions
- Specifying/configuring motors & drives (Induction, VFD, Servo)
- Writing/testing basic PLC & HMI programmes
- Designing safety circuits
- Creating BOMs, FDS, technical specs and construction files
- Updating installation/operation manuals
- Component research & supplier liaison
- Testing, commissioning, troubleshooting & customer support
- Occasional UK site visits
- Strong electrical/control systems background
- Electrical/Controls qualification (Apprenticeship, BTEC, ONC, HNC, HND, Degree)
- 8+ years industrial control panel/system design experience
- 1+ year PLC & HMI programming
- Highly proficient in electrical CAD software
- Able to design safety circuits and set up servo motors, drives & VFDs
- Good mechanical/electrical/pneumatic understanding
- Excellent accuracy, detail orientation and professionalism
- Warm, helpful personality - essential for the team culture
If you're an experienced Control Systems Design Engineer with an electrical bias,
Control Systems Design EngineerDesirable Requirements :
- Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLC editing, robotics/camera systems, mechanical engineering knowledge, machine-build experience, EX/Comp Ex/ATEX.
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