Location: Client's Location, Bedford Salary: Competitive, DOE Controls Engineer / Electrical Engineer. Are you seeking an exciting new challenge in electrical/ controls engineering? Our client, a leading manufacturer of special purpose machinery, is looking for a talented Controls Engineer to join their innovative team. About the Company Our client designs and manufactures a wide range of high-quality, often automated machines that are exported worldwide. Their commitment to continuous innovation creates a stimulating work environment with plenty of technical challenges. The Role As a Controls Engineer, you'll be an integral part of a small, collaborative team, involved in every stage of the machine life cycle-from initial design through to testing and commissioning. You'll need a strong mix of hardware and software skills, including electrical circuit design, variable speed and servo drives, PLCs, and HMIs. The ideal candidate will have the software expertise to lead development and management across a diverse equipment range. Key Responsibilities Design and develop control systems for bespoke machinery Work with electrical circuit design, variable speed drives, servo drives, PLCs, and HMIs Lead software development and management for all equipment Test and commission machines, ensuring the highest quality standards Provide technical support and application guidance to customers Occasional travel within Europe and the USA About You Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Experience with special purpose machinery Strong software skills and the ability to lead software development Experience with variable speed drives, PLCs, HMIs, and safety systems is highly advantageous Quick to learn new concepts and relish technical challenges Flexible, efficient, and committed to quality and success What's On Offer A dynamic and innovative working environment Opportunities to work on a variety of interesting projects The chance to see the immediate impact of your work Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and abilityIf you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking company where your skills will make a real difference, let us know