Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Location:

West London

Salary:
Competitive Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

As a Control Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, testing and supporting PLC and HMI software for bespoke automation and machinery projects. You'll play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring control systems are reliable, maintainable and delivered to the highest standards.

• Designing, developing and maintaining PLC software for bespoke industrial machinery and automation systems.
• Developing HMI/operator interface screens, including alarms, diagnostics, machine status displays, recipes and user controls.
• Interpreting electrical schematics, functional specifications, I/O schedules and process requirements to develop robust and maintainable control software.
• Supporting machine testing, commissioning, customer acceptance and software modifications both in-house and, where required, at customer sites.
• Producing and maintaining software documentation, version control, backups, commissioning records and technical documentation.
• Collaborating closely with Electrical Design, Production, Sales, Purchasing, suppliers and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identifying opportunities to improve software standardisation, diagnostics, reliability and maintainability across existing and future machine platforms.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges and developing robust automation solutions.

• A minimum of 4 years' experience developing, modifying and troubleshooting PLC software within an industrial machinery or automation environment.
• Experience developing and configuring HMI/operator interface systems.
• A strong understanding of industrial control systems, including sensors, actuators, motor control, safety circuits and machine interlocks.
• The ability to interpret electrical drawings, I/O schedules and functional specifications.
• Excellent fault-finding, commissioning and software debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, production and customer-facing teams.
• A Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems or a related discipline.

• PLC platforms such as Schneider Electric, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Crouzet or similar.
• PLC programming languages including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram and Sequential Function Chart.
• Industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, CANopen, OPC-UA and serial communications.
• Variable speed drives, servo systems, pneumatic control, instrumentation, weighing systems or process control equipment.
• Machinery safety standards including BS EN (phone number removed), IEC (phone number removed), BS EN ISO (phone number removed) and CE/UKCA requirements.
• Developing reusable software libraries, diagnostic routines and structured programming standards.

• Work on highly bespoke automation and industrial machinery projects.
• Join an established engineering business with a strong reputation for innovation and engineering excellence.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and technical development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.