{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e58eaca9621cbbd2bb8f1905","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e58eaca9621cbbd2bb8f1905","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e58eaca9621cbbd2bb8f1905","title":"Control Systems Engineer","description":"Control Systems Engineer\nResearch & Development\nTo £70k + Competitive Salary, Benefits\nCheshire.\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to join an innovative engineering business focused on bespoke packaging automation. The role combines PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software development with hands‑on commissioning, fault‑finding and new technology development.\n\nThis role offers excellent technical variety, customer interaction and involvement across the full machinery development life cycle.\n\nControl Systems Engineer - The Role:\n\nDeveloping PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software\n\nCreate control system software for bespoke packaging machinery projects.\n\nTake ownership from initial design specification through coding, testing, commissioning and customer training.\n\nCollaborating with customers, suppliers and engineering teams\n\nWork closely with mechanical design, service and external partners to achieve project objectives.\n\nInvestigating and developing new technologies\n\nContribute to R&D activities and evaluate new equipment and control technologies.\n\nFault-finding and upgrading existing machinery\n\nSupport machine installations and commissioning activities in the UK and overseas.\n\nControl Systems Engineer - Requirements:\nWe're keen to hear from Controls Engineers and Automation Engineers with strong software and machine control experience.\n\nStrong PLC software development skills for machine control applications.\n\nMulti-axis servo motion control\n\nExperience configuring and developing servo and motion control systems.\n\nHMI software development\n\nDesign and implementation of operator interfaces for automated machinery.\n\nFunctional safety and machine regulations\n\nKnowledge of safety systems, regulations and standards associated with industrial machinery.\n\nProject delivery and customer interaction\n\nAbility to work collaboratively and support projects from concept to commissioning.\n\nDesirable Experience\n\nMitsubishi Control Systems\n\nIoT technologies, HTML, databases and high‑level programming\n\nCyber security awareness\n\nTCP/IP, Modbus and OPC UA communication protocols\n\nProject Management experience\n\nKnowledge of CE, UL, Machinery Directive and ISO/EN 13849-1\n\nFood or packaging industry experience\n\nWhy Join?\n\nOne of the leading manufacturers of packaging machines in the UK.\n\njoin a dedicated R&D team where you will have genuine influence over new product development.\n\nWork with cutting edge technologies including PLC, motion control, robotics, machine vision and advanced automation systems.\n\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, software, electrical and product development.\n\nModern engineering environment with significant investment in research, development and continuous innovation.\n\nThis role is located in Cheshire with good rail connections. Travelling by car, areas can include Stockport, Cheadle, Holmes Chapel and Altrincham. 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The role combines PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software development with hands‑on commissioning, fault‑finding and new technology development.\n\nThis role offers excellent technical variety, customer interaction and involvement across the full machinery development life cycle.\n\nControl Systems Engineer - The Role:\n\nDeveloping PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software\n\nCreate control system software for bespoke packaging machinery projects.\n\nTake ownership from initial design specification through coding, testing, commissioning and customer training.\n\nCollaborating with customers, suppliers and engineering teams\n\nWork closely with mechanical design, service and external partners to achieve project objectives.\n\nInvestigating and developing new technologies\n\nContribute to R&D activities and evaluate new equipment and control technologies.\n\nFault-finding and upgrading existing machinery\n\nSupport machine installations and commissioning activities in the UK and overseas.\n\nControl Systems Engineer - Requirements:\nWe're keen to hear from Controls Engineers and Automation Engineers with strong software and machine control experience.\n\nStrong PLC software development skills for machine control applications.\n\nMulti-axis servo motion control\n\nExperience configuring and developing servo and motion control systems.\n\nHMI software development\n\nDesign and implementation of operator interfaces for automated machinery.\n\nFunctional safety and machine regulations\n\nKnowledge of safety systems, regulations and standards associated with industrial machinery.\n\nProject delivery and customer interaction\n\nAbility to work collaboratively and support projects from concept to commissioning.\n\nDesirable Experience\n\nMitsubishi Control Systems\n\nIoT technologies, HTML, databases and high‑level programming\n\nCyber security awareness\n\nTCP/IP, Modbus and OPC UA communication protocols\n\nProject Management experience\n\nKnowledge of CE, UL, Machinery Directive and ISO/EN 13849-1\n\nFood or packaging industry experience\n\nWhy Join?\n\nOne of the leading manufacturers of packaging machines in the UK.\n\njoin a dedicated R&D team where you will have genuine influence over new product development.\n\nWork with cutting edge technologies including PLC, motion control, robotics, machine vision and advanced automation systems.\n\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, software, electrical and product development.\n\nModern engineering environment with significant investment in research, development and continuous innovation.\n\nThis role is located in Cheshire with good rail connections. 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