Control Systems Engineer

Control & Systems Engineer
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Salary: £44,000 - £54,000 per annum (based on skills and experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Control & Systems Engineer ready to take on exciting projects in a high-tech manufacturing environment? We are recruiting for a global leader in the Prestige and Ultra High-Performance industry, seeking a proactive and skilled individual to join their Engineering team.

As a Control & Systems Engineer, you'll bring technical expertise to deliver and support high-tech projects and improvement programs.

Working closely with the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, you'll have hands-on involvement in designing, implementing, and optimizing control and software systems across the facility.

You'll be the go-to technical specialist on numerous systems, handling projects from concept through to completion.

• Drive engineering projects from concept to realization within deadlines and budgets


• Offer top-notch, safe engineering support across production, quality, R&D, HSE, and IT functions


• Develop control systems, troubleshoot, and improve operational efficiency


• Work directly on machines and control systems, whether on the factory floor or in-office


• Train and mentor colleagues, apprentices, and new team members


• Liaise confidently with suppliers to specify or design required goods and services


• Ensure compliance with confidentiality protocols to protect intellectual property

Essential:

• Relevant qualification in industrial software or control systems engineering (HNC/HND or Degree level)


• Proficiency in SCADA systems, particularly with PLC interfaces


• Strong experience with Siemens S7 (Simatic Manager & TIA Portal), GEM 80, and AC/DC drive programming


• Knowledge of SQL, Access database, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel


• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organization skills


• Ability to work flexibly under pressure, including occasional travel (international travel may be required)

Desirable:

• Experience with WinCC Professional or WinCC Advanced


• Fluency in a second language

This role offers more than just a job - it's a chance to join a forward-thinking team in a dynamic industry, backed by a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)


• Pension scheme with linked life insurance


• Discount schemes, including tyres, bikes, and cars (salary sacrifice)


• Employee assistance program, prize draws, and more!

If you're ready to apply your expertise in control systems engineering to a challenging and rewarding position, apply now to make a difference in a globally recognized company known for its technical innovation and excellence.