Control System Engineer

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A global specialist machinery manufacturer is looking for a Software/Control Engineer to join their team based in the Birmingham area


The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Birmingham site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and more

This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some the biggest names in the world


Role: Controls Systems/Software Engineer

Office Location: Birmingham

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000


The key responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer role will be:

  • Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems within automation, robotics, and machinery environments.
  • Program PLCs, HMIs, and real-time motion control systems for both hydraulic and electric drive applications.
  • Integrate systems across multiple devices and communication protocols (e.g. industrial Ethernet networks).
  • Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design details, and test procedures.
  • Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including occasional international travel and short-notice assignments.
  • Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment.
  • Assist with additional tasks as required to support overall project delivery and team objectives.


The key requirements of the Control Systems Engineer will be:

  • Strong experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar).
  • Experience integrating motion control and drive systems.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or similar.
  • Knowledge of IEC 61131-based programming.
  • Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. C++, C#, JavaScript) is advantageous.
  • Exposure to real-time or embedded control systems is desirable.
  • Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation across the software lifecycle.


Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation


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Location:
Halesowen
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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