Overview
Control Systems Engineer - Special Purpose Machinery
Location: Based in East Yorkshire (Occasional International Travel Required)
Role type: Permanent
Salary: £Competitive Salary
Benefits: Flexi Start - 25 days holiday - Pen 4% + Co 4.5% - DIS x8 SAL - Gym - Eye + Health
About the Role
My client is a long-established, family-run machine builder and global leader in innovative print finishing and packaging solutions. They design and manufacture special-purpose, high-performance machinery used by customers across Europe, North America, and beyond. As part of their growth and commitment to advanced engineering excellence, we are now looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join the team.
Responsibilities
* Design and develop motion control systems for multi-axis special purpose machinery.
* Program, test, and debug control systems using PLC, HMI, and motion platforms.
* Take ownership of HMI design with a strong focus on usability and intuitive operator experience.
* Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to ensure systems integrate effectively.
* Contribute to product development and continuous improvement of control system architecture.
* Support machine commissioning and provide occasional on-site technical support internationally.
* Document systems thoroughly and provide clear handover to production and service teams.
Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience in a machine-building or special-purpose machinery environment (not process or batch-based industries).
* Strong expertise in motion control systems and multi-axis control.
* Experience with Beckhoff and/or Bosch Rexroth systems is highly desirable.
* Excellent skills in HMI design, with an appreciation of operator interaction and UX principles.
* Hands-on experience integrating PLCs, drives, sensors, safety circuits, and HMIs.
* Familiarity with commissioning, fault diagnosis, and on-site problem-solving.
* Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Why Join
* Be part of a growing, globally respected machine builder with cutting-edge technology.
* Work in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment with a supportive, family-led culture.
* Contribute to world-class innovation in digital print finishing and automation.
* Enjoy a flexible and collaborative workplace where your ideas and ownership are valued.
Relocation Assistance
We understand that the most talented engineers aren't always just around the corner. That's why we're pleased to offer a relocation support package for candidates considering a move to East Yorkshire. If you're relocating from elsewhere in the UK or abroad, we can provide:
* Financial assistance toward moving costs
* Guidance on housing options and local amenities
* Support in planning your transition to the area and settling in
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