Controls Engineer – Permanent
Stockport | £55,000 – £65,000
A leading engineering business in Stockport is looking for a Controls Engineer to take ownership of delivering control system projects across a range of medium-to-heavy engineering applications. This is a permanent opportunity offering genuine scope to influence technical direction and drive improvements in both system performance and internal engineering capability.
The role will involve:
Designing control systems in collaboration with mechanical and controls engineers
Checking and approving engineering drawings
Writing technical documentation such as specifications, reports, and manuals
Developing and testing hydraulic hardware
Creating test plans and interpreting customer specifications
Supporting sales bids, production teams, and field engineering activities
Representing the business in customer and supplier meetings
We're looking for someone who has:
A degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Proven experience designing and developing control systems
Background in medium to heavy engineering
Experience leading full design cycles—from concept to production
Strong 3D CAD skills and excellent general IT knowledge
A solid understanding of hydraulic and PLC control system integration
Experience producing user and maintenance documentation
A proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and the abili...