Controls Engineer – Machinery / Automation / PLCs Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Pay: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) 25 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays 1pm Finish on Fridays Are you an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys designing control systems, writing PLC/HMI code, and seeing your solutions power real machinery? SimWest is working with a well-established British manufacturer of bespoke industrial equipment — a business with a strong engineering legacy and a track record for quality, innovation, and reliability. After a year of record-breaking sales, they're now expanding their control systems team to support continued growth. What You'll Be Doing: This is a varied, full-lifecycle role - ideal for a Controls Engineer who can take ownership of control systems projects from start to finish. You’ll be responsible for: * Designing and specifying electrical control circuits for complex machinery * Writing and developing control software for PLC and HMI systems * Providing commissioning support both remotely and on customer sites — approx. 4–5 weeks of travel per year, typically in short trips. * Ensuring all systems meet safety, compliance, and performance standards What We're Looking For: * Proven experience with machinery control systems * Strong PLC/HMI programming skills (Omron, Siemens, Rockwell/Allen Bradley) * Ability to manage projects...