Control System Engineer
14 hours ago
Halesowen
A global specialist machinery manufacturer is looking for a Software/Control Engineer to join their team based in the Birmingham area The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Birmingham site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and more This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some the biggest names in the world Role: Controls Systems/Software Engineer Office Location: Birmingham Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 The key responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer role will be: • Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems within automation, robotics, and machinery environments., • Program PLCs, HMIs, and real-time motion control systems for both hydraulic and electric drive applications., • Integrate systems across multiple devices and communication protocols (e.g. industrial Ethernet networks)., • Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design details, and test procedures., • Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including occasional international travel and short-notice assignments., • Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment., • Assist with additional tasks as required to support overall project delivery and team objectives. The key requirements of the Control Systems Engineer will be: • Strong experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar)., • Experience integrating motion control and drive systems., • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or similar., • Knowledge of IEC 61131-based programming., • Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. C++, C#, JavaScript) is advantageous., • Exposure to real-time or embedded control systems is desirable., • Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation across the software lifecycle. Please apply online or contact for a confidential conversation • Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services