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Controls System Engineer

Executive Network Group
Birmingham, United Kingdom
4 days ago
£55,000 – £60,000 pa

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£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
27 May 2026 (4 days ago)
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A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join their team based in the Birmingham area

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Birmingham site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and more
This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some the biggest names in the world

Role: Control Systems Engineer
Office Location: Birmingham
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

The key responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer role will be:
  • Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems within automation, robotics, and machinery environments.
  • Program PLCs, HMIs, and real-time motion control systems for both hydraulic and electric drive applications.
  • Integrate systems across multiple devices and communication protocols (e.g. industrial Ethernet networks).
  • Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design details, and test procedures.
  • Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including occasional international travel and short-notice assignments.
  • Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment.
  • Assist with additional tasks as required to support overall project delivery and team objectives.

The key requirements of the Control Systems Engineer will be:
  • Strong experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar).
  • Experience integrating motion control and drive systems.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or similar.
  • Knowledge of IEC 61131-based programming.
  • Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. C++, C#, JavaScript) is advantageous.
  • Exposure to real-time or embedded control systems is desirable.
  • Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation across the software lifecycle.


Please apply online or contact for a confidential conversation

Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services

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