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Controls System Engineer

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Birmingham Full-time GBP 55,000 – 60,000
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A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for a Control Systems 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: Control Systems 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 for a confidential conversation

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