Controls System Engineer

Technical Network · Birmingham, West Midlands

Controls System Engineer at Technical Network, based in Birmingham, West Midlands, paying £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£60,000 per annum
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
9 Sep 2026

Reference 268283749

About the role

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 [email removed] for a confidential conversation

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Reference: 268283749 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 9 Sep 2026 · Listed via Technical Network

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