Control And Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Control and Automation Engineer
Location:
Bournemouth
Salary:£35,000 - £45,000
Employment type:
Permanent, Full time
A specialist engineering manufacturer is looking for a Control and Automation Engineer to develop, improve and support the control systems used across its expanding product range.
This is a varied engineering role combining controls hardware, software development, user-interface design and system integration. You will work on new product development while also helping modernise and support existing and legacy control systems.
The company is open-minded regarding your technical background. You could come from PLC automation, embedded systems, industrial software or a combination of these areas.
The role will include:- Designing control and automation systems for new products
- Developing software applications, HMIs and user interfaces
- Specifying PLCs, motor controllers, control hardware and electronic components
- Integrating controls, software and hardware into complete products
- Working with suppliers and subcontractors on components, firmware and software
- Supporting and troubleshooting existing and legacy control systems
- Contributing to design reviews, project plans and technical documentation
- Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Manufacturing teams
- Helping improve engineering processes, documentation and product compliance
- Investigating new technologies, platforms and development tools
- PLCs, soft PLCs, HMIs or industrial control systems
- CODESYS or IEC (phone number removed) Structured Text
- Python, C, C#, JavaScript, HTML or CSS
- PC-based or web-based control applications
- Microprocessors, electronics or single-board computers
- Motor controllers, instrumentation or interface hardware
- Software version control
- Controls integration within manufactured equipment or machinery
You do not need to have worked with every technology listed. The most important qualities are broad technical curiosity, a methodical approach and the ability to develop practical, reliable systems within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
This would suit a Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, Software and Controls Engineer or technically versatile engineer who enjoys working across hardware and software rather than being restricted to one platform.
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