Controls Systems Engineer (Manufacturing / Diagnostics
Job in
Peterlee, Durham County, SR8, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-20
Listing for:
Rise Technical Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-20
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Peterlee, County Durham
£46.10 - £49.10 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35) + 12 Month Contract + Likely Extension + Early Friday Finish + Industry Leading Company
Are you a Controls Systems Engineer with experience of industrial control systems, CAN Bus diagnostics, or embedded controls, looking for an exciting long-term contract with a world-renowned manufacturer?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team within a leading engineering business, supporting cutting-edge machine technologies and future product developments. You will play a key role in improving production quality, solving complex technical problems, and supporting the introduction of advanced control systems.
The company are a globally recognised manufacturer and market leader within heavy equipment engineering, investing heavily in future technologies, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
In this role you will provide software and controls support across manufacturing operations, diagnose and resolve control system issues, support machine commissioning and calibration activities, and work closely with production and maintenance teams to drive improvements. You will utilise tools such as CAN Bus diagnostics, CANalyzer and CANape to analyse system performance and support validation activities.
This role would suit a Controls Systems Engineer with experience in manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, rail, or similar sectors, who has knowledge of control systems, CAN Bus communications, and fault-finding.
The Role:
Provide controls and software support, including fault finding, diagnostics and system optimisation
Support commissioning, calibration, validation and testing of machine control systems
Utilise CAN Bus diagnostics, CANalyzer and CANape to analyse system performance
12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension, fully onsite in Peterlee
The Person :
Controls Systems Engineer / Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer with experience in industrial or embedded control systems
Experience with CAN Bus communications, CANalyzer, CANape or similar diagnostic tools
Background within manufacturing, automotive, machinery, heavy equipment, rail or a similar engineering environment
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach and ability to work independently
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Fred Sibley at Rise Technical Recruitment
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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
Additional Information / Benefits
Long Term Contract
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