Control System Engineer

Company: Reed
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:

Are you the type of engineer who enjoys seeing a machine you’ve programmed come to life on the shop floor?

We’re recruiting for a highly experienced Software & Commissioning Engineer to join a growing automation business that designs and builds complex bespoke machinery for leading manufacturers.

This is not a maintenance role.

This is an opportunity to be involved in the development, programming, commissioning and optimisation of cutting-edge automated systems and robotics projects from concept through to customer handover.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Developing PLC software and HMIs for bespoke automation systems.
  • Commissioning special purpose machinery and driving machine performance improvements.
  • Programming and integrating industrial robots including 6-axis, SCARA and Delta robots.
  • Performing FATs, SATs, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis on advanced automation systems.
  • Working directly with customers during installation, commissioning and operator training.

We’d love to speak with engineers who have:

  • Strong PLC programming experience (Omron, Siemens or Allen-Bradley).
  • A background in special purpose machinery, robotics or automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Commissioning experience in a customer-facing environment.
  • The ability to fault-find electrical, controls and safety systems.
  • Experience integrating industrial robots into production environments.

Why this role stands out:

  • Technically challenging projects
  • Significant robotics and automation exposureWork on complete machine build projects, not just one stage of the process
  • Join a business with a strong order book and continued growth plans.
  • £55,000 – £75,000 salary depending on experience

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Posted: July 14th, 2026