Control Systems Engineer (R&D)

Overview

In this R&D role you will own the design and development of bespoke manufacturing machinery, focusing on PLC/HMI, motion control, and safety software within an in-house team. You’ll take concepts through programming, testing and commissioning, collaborating with mechanical engineers, customers and suppliers. The position includes fault-finding, upgrades and some UK/international travel, with core responsibilities in a site-based Adlington role and one day per week from home after probation.

Pay / Benefits

• 55,000–70,000 salary bracket
• site-based with 1 day WFH per week after probation
• great benefits

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC, HMI, multi-axis servo motion control and safety software for bespoke machinery
• Produce electrical schematics and supporting technical documentation
• Deliver projects through design, programming, testing, commissioning and training
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, suppliers and customers to develop and improve control systems
• Carry out fault-finding, upgrades and remote technical support
• Investigate and integrate new technologies into machinery designs

Key requirements

• Manufacturing background with strong electrical knowledge
• Strong Siemens PLC programming experience
• Experience with multi-axis servo motion control and HMI development
• Ideally experience in in-house machine manufacturing or machinery design and build
• Exposure to Mitsubishi control systems advantageous
• Understanding of machinery safety and functional safety requirements
• Relevant Degree, HNC or HND in electrical engineering, control systems or related discipline
• Able to commute to Adlington and travel when required

• collaboration with cross-functional teams
• problem-solving
• clear communication
• Siemens PLC programming
• HMI development
• multi-axis servo motion control

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