Control Systems Engineer

  • Vantage Consulting
  • Stockport, Lancashire
  • 04/06/2026
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Job Description

Control Systems Engineer

North West UK. Up to £60,000 DOE + site allowance. Full-time Permanent.

About the Company

Established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke industrial processing and automation equipment used globally. The company is known for delivering reliable, high-performance machinery and practical engineering solutions for demanding production environments.

The Role

An opportunity for a hands on Control Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This role involves working across the full lifecycle of bespoke machinery projects, including:

  • PLC & HMI software development
  • Electrical design and panel assembly
  • Machine wiring and testing
  • R&D and system development
  • UK and international installation & commissioning work

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys practical engineering, problem solving, and seeing projects through from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities
  • PLC programming (Rockwell preferred)
  • Motion control and HMI development
  • Electrical design using EPlan / AutoCAD
  • Control panel build and machine wiring
  • Testing and commissioning of machinery
  • Supporting new machine installations worldwide
  • Working to machine safety standards
Skills & Experience
  • Experience with PLC programming and automation systems
  • HMI and motion control knowledge
  • Electrical design and panel building experience
  • Hands on electrical and commissioning capabilityExperience within industrial or manufacturing environments beneficial
  • Graduates with relevant skills considered
What's on Offer
  • Small, experienced engineering team
  • Exposure to bespoke machinery and R&D projects
  • International travel opportunities
  • Genuine career progression and development
  • Varied, hands on engineering work rather than repetitive production support