Company Overview
KUKA Systems is a global machine and automation corporation with sales of around €4 billion and approximately 15,000 employees. It is one of the world's leading suppliers of high‑performance welding machines for the precise joining of metals and alloys. Its modular systems can be seamlessly integrated into existing production processes and can be flexibly adapted as required.
Role Overview
Due to an increase in sales and headcount expansion, KUKA Systems is seeking an experienced Controls Systems Engineer to design and develop complex industrial machine control systems for its turnkey products. You will already be an experienced Controls Systems Engineer, able to take a lead role in PLC, HMI and real‑time motion control system design and programming, system commissioning, advanced control techniques and customer support.
Responsibilities
- Design and program electrical control software for machine tool, robot and automation projects.
- Write and develop PLC code, typically using Siemens S7/TIA or Allen‑Bradley RSLogix platforms.
- Set up HMI systems and industrial communication networks such as Ethernet, Modbus and Profibus.
- Perform hardware and software testing and validation.
- Commission machine tools and automated systems, both in the UK and worldwide.
- Deliver customer training and provide remote technical support.
- Develop PLC and robot control software.
Key Skills & Experience
- PLC programming experience with Siemens or Allen‑Bradley controllers for machine tool or special‑purpose machinery projects.
- HMI system design and development experience.
- Software, hardware and systems development experience within automation or machinery.
- Experience commissioning automated machinery or control systems.
- Strong technical problem‑solving and customer‑facing communication skills.
- HND / Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Industrial Controls Engineer to join a business with a reputation for quality, reliability and long‑term client relationships. The role offers genuine project ownership and involvement across the full engineering lifecycle. It is ideal for a Software Controls Engineer seeking variety, responsibility and long‑term stability.
Compensation & Benefits
KUKA Systems offers a highly competitive salary, pension scheme, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 36 days with service, and private health insurance. Some flexibility with working hours is available.
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KUKA Systems is a global machine and automation corporation with sales of around €4 billion and approximately 15,000 employees. It is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high‑performance welding machines for the precise joining of metals and alloys. Its modular systems can be seamlessly integrated into existing production processes and can be flexibly adapted as required.
Role Overview
Due to an increase in sales and headcount expansion, KUKA Systems is seeking an experienced Controls Systems Engineer to design and develop complex industrial machine control systems for its turnkey products. You will already be an experienced Controls Systems Engineer, able to take a lead role in PLC, HMI and real‑time motion control system design and programming, system commissioning, advanced control techniques and customer support.
Responsibilities
- Design and program electrical control software for machine tool, robot and automation projects.
- Write and develop PLC code, typically using Siemens S7/TIA or Allen‑Bradley RSLogix platforms.
- Set up HMI systems and industrial communication networks such as Ethernet, Modbus and Profibus.
- Perform hardware and software testing and validation.
- Commission machine tools and automated systems, both in the UK and worldwide.
- Deliver customer training and provide remote technical support.
- Develop PLC and robot control software.
Key Skills & Experience
- PLC programming experience with Siemens or Allen‑Bradley controllers for machine tool or special‑purpose machinery projects.
- HMI system design and development experience.
- Software, hardware and systems development experience within automation or machinery.
- Experience commissioning automated machinery or control systems.
- Strong technical problem‑solving and customer‑facing communication skills.
- HND / Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Industrial Controls Engineer to join a business with a reputation for quality, reliability and long‑term client relationships. The role offers genuine project ownership and involvement across the full engineering lifecycle. It is ideal for a Software Controls Engineer seeking variety, responsibility and long‑term stability.
Compensation & Benefits
KUKA Systems offers a highly competitive salary, pension scheme, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 36 days with service, and private health insurance. Some flexibility with working hours is available.
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