Control Systems Engineer

A well-established UK engineering business with a strong international presence designing and manufacturing bespoke high-performance machinery for specialist processing applications are now seeking a Control Systems Engineer.

The company is known for delivering robust, precision-engineered solutions used globally, with a strong focus on reliability, practicality, and long-term performance. They operate a small, highly experienced engineering team where individuals are involved across the full project lifecycle — from design and development through to build, testing, and commissioning.

£40,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

Cheshire.

This role suits someone ready for their next career step and offers clear progression opportunities. Applications are welcome from those at graduate level or with equivalent experience. A good understanding of machine safety standards is essential.

This is a hands‑on, varied role covering the full lifecycle of machine control systems — including design, programming, build, and commissioning support. This is not a desk-only programming position.

• Designing and modifying control systems for existing and new machinery
• Programming using Rockwell RSLogix
  5000 (or equivalent), including PLC, HMI, and motion control systems
• Electrical design using software like EPlan and AutoCAD
• Assembling electrical control panels: layout, backplate drilling, trunking, cable labelling, wiring, and testing
• Opportunities to learn additional skills through in‑house training
• Travelling internationally for up to two weeks at a time to support installations

The role offers genuine variety, ownership, and the opportunity to see projects through from concept to real-world operation on customer sites. There is strong long-term progression potential as the company continues to expand its systems and product range. The role will be c 50/50 split software to hardware.

• Experience of PLC systems - Rockwell/Siemens is used predominantly but open to consider all PLC @types
• Understanding of motion control & HMI systems
• Appreciation of Electrical and Pneumatic systems
• Willingness to learn and develop skills
• Happy to be away from home occasionally - can be up to a week at a time
• Degree/HND/HNC Qualified
• Experience with in the Food Industry would be desirable

Located in Cheshire, this role would be commutable from Manchester, Warrington, Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Stockport and Knutsford.