Job Description
Electrical Control Systems Engineer
£50-55k + Pension, Annual Bonus c£3k, Life Assurance
West Midlands
Ref: 25112
A long-established UK engineering business specialising in bespoke Special Purpose Machinery (SPM) is looking to strengthen its controls team with the addition of an Electrical Controls Engineer. With almost 40 years’ presence in the UK and a reputation for technically challenging, one-off machines, this is an excellent opportunity to develop broad controls expertise in a stable environment.
Electrical Control Systems Engineer - The Role:
1. PLC software development and modification using Siemens (TIA Portal)
2. Electrical design work including control panels and schematics using EPLAN
3. (full expert level not required – training provided)
4. Working on bespoke, one-off machines
5. Involvement across the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning
6. Fault finding and upgrades on electro-mechanical and control systems
7. Supporting build, test, and commissioning activities in-house
8. Occasional UK site work (typically 5–10%, with most customer acceptance done on-site)
9. Average project duration around 6 months, offering real variet...