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Controls Engineer / Control Software Engineer
Salary: circa GBP60,000, dependent on experience, plus benefits.
Location: East Midlands – commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Controls Engineer to complement our established professional team and deliver machine control system solutions as part of a range of automated machinery projects.
Responsibilities
- Write and develop software, PLC and HMI code for automation projects.
- Design electrical control systems for special purpose automated machinery.
- Deliver control and safety systems that comply with the Machinery Directive and applicable standards.
- Design electrical systems, select components, and generate detailed circuit diagrams.
- Integrate various robots (SCARA, Delta, 6-axis).
- Liaise extensively with customers, suppliers and team members; communicate effectively at all levels.
- Follow projects from design, through development and commissioning of machine control and safety systems.
- Create electrical documentation, including circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents, Bills of Materials and bills of materials.
- Ensure compliance with European and international safety standards and select & procure necessary components.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in software design and PLC coding.
- Experience with Omron, Siemens and Allen Bradley equipment (advantageous).
- Comprehensive electrical design experience for machine automation using ePlan.
- Knowledge of national and international electrical standards for machine design, safety systems and CE marking.
- Degree level or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK as required.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package.
- Opportunity to progress into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers.
Company: TipTopJob
Location: Leicester Forest East
Job Description:
Controls Engineer / Control Software Engineer
Salary: circa GBP60,000, dependent on experience, plus benefits.
Location: East Midlands – commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Controls Engineer to complement our established professional team and deliver machine control system solutions as part of a range of automated machinery projects.
Responsibilities
- Write and develop software, PLC and HMI code for automation projects.
- Design electrical control systems for special purpose automated machinery.
- Deliver control and safety systems that comply with the Machinery Directive and applicable standards.
- Design electrical systems, select components, and generate detailed circuit diagrams.
- Integrate various robots (SCARA, Delta, 6-axis).
- Liaise extensively with customers, suppliers and team members; communicate effectively at all levels.
- Follow projects from design, through development and commissioning of machine control and safety systems.
- Create electrical documentation, including circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents, Bills of Materials and bills of materials.
- Ensure compliance with European and international safety standards and select & procure necessary components.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in software design and PLC coding.
- Experience with Omron, Siemens and Allen Bradley equipment (advantageous).
- Comprehensive electrical design experience for machine automation using ePlan.
- Knowledge of national and international electrical standards for machine design, safety systems and CE marking.
- Degree level or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK as required.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package.
- Opportunity to progress into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers.
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Posted: May 7th, 2026