Leeds, West Yorkshire
The Company
This role is with a long-established British manufacturer of bespoke industrial machinery, recognised for engineering quality, reliability and innovation. After a record year of machinery sales, the business is expanding its Controls team and now seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer / Controls Engineer to take technical ownership of control systems projects.
The Role
This is a full-lifecycle position, ideal for a Controls Engineer who enjoys designing, programming, testing and commissioning Control Systems for complex machinery. As a Control Systems Engineer, you will work across PLC programming, HMI software, electrical design and commissioning, ensuring machines operate correctly and safely.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and specify electrical control circuits, electrical schematics, and Bill of Materials for machinery
* Develop, write and debug PLC software and HMI screens (Siemens, Omron, Rockwell/Allen Bradley)
* On-site and remote commissioning, fault finding and debugging (UK & overseas, short planned trips only)
* Work closely with mechanical engineers, electrical design, projects and software teams
* Use CAD systems for electrical design and documentation
* Ensure high standards of testing, validation, software quality and machine performance
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as a Controls Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, Controls Design Engineer or Automation Engineer
* Strong PLC programming and HMI development skills (Siemens / Rockwell AB / Omron)
* Strong understanding of electrical design, CAD, electrical components, wiring and schematics
* Experience with control software, machinery control systems, and automated equipment
* Confident with fault finding, debugging, testing and commissioning
* Able to work independently and manage control system projects from end to end
* Willingness to travel for short, planned commissioning trips (approx. 4–5 weeks per year)
Why Join?
* Work with a market-leading machinery manufacturer experiencing record growth
* Take full ownership of your control systems projects
* Real variety: design, software programming, electrical schematics, commissioning and problem-solving
* Build modern control systems using Siemens, Allen Bradley and Omron technologies
* Supportive team, strong engineering culture, and the chance to see your designs running on live production equipment
* 1pm finish on Fridays
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Control Systems Engineer job in Leeds. Work on PLC, HMI, electrical design, commissioning and machinery control systems.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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