Control Systems Engineer

Company: MILO Recruit
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Location: Poynton
Job Description:

Control System Engineer – Poynton

  • Salary: Up to £60k depending on experience

  • Site work allowance: £65–£100 per day

  • Contract: Permanent, full‑time (40 hours per week)

We’re a family‑run manufacturer in Stockport that started life over thirty years ago, since then, we’ve grown into a leading specialist producing pressurised manifold depositing systems for light, aerated and delicate masses, plus bespoke production lines for chilled foods. We’re now looking for a Control System Engineer to join our expanding team.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Support and update existing machine designs alongside a supportive controls engineering team.

  • Program PLCs (ideally using Rockwell RSLogix 5000 or a similar platform), HMI and motion control systems.

  • Design electrical systems with tools such as EPLAN and AutoCAD; assemble and test control panels, including backplate layout, trunking, cable labelling and wiring.

  • Gain additional skills through in‑house training.

  • Travel worldwide for up to two weeks at a time to oversee installation of new machines.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Someone ready to take the next step in their career; recent graduates are welcome.

  • Experience with PLC programming (Rockwell preferred), motion control, HMI design, software design and electrical design.

  • A good understanding of machine safety and relevant standards.

  • HND or equivalent experience is an advantage.

  • Experience in the food industry is a plus.

If you’d like to join a friendly, growing team and feel your skills and experience fit this role, we’d love to hear from you!

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Posted: January 10th, 2026