Control Systems Engineer / Controls Engineer - PLC/HMI - Leeds

Leeds, West Yorkshire

£40,0000 - £50,000 pa (DOE) + Benefits, 1pm Finish on Friday's

The Company

This role is with a long-established British manufacturer of bespoke industrial machinery, recognised for engineering quality, reliability and innovation. After a record year of machinery sales, the business is expanding its Controls team and now seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer / Controls Engineer to take technical ownership of control systems projects.

The Role

This is a full-lifecycle position, ideal for a Controls Engineer who enjoys designing, programming, testing and commissioning Control Systems for complex machinery. As a Control Systems Engineer, you will work across PLC programming, HMI software, electrical design and commissioning, ensuring machines operate correctly and safely.

Key responsibilities include:

* Design and specify electrical control circuits, electrical schematics, and Bill of Materials for machinery

* Develop, write and debug PLC software and HMI screens (Siemens, Omron, Rockwell/Allen Bradley)

* Full lifecycle development: concept, design, safety checks, documentation, FAT/SAT

* On-site and remote commissioning, fault finding and debugging (UK & overseas, short planned trips only)

* Work closely with mechanical engineers, electrical design, projects and software teams

* Use CAD systems for electrical design and documentation

* Ensure high standards of testing, validation, software quality and machine performance

This opportunity suits a motivated Control Systems Engineer / Controls Engineer who enjoys both software programming, electrical design, and hands-on commissioning within a machinery environment.

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience as a Controls Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, Controls Design Engineer or Automation Engineer

* Strong PLC programming and HMI development skills (Siemens / Rockwell AB / Omron)

* Strong understanding of electrical design, CAD, electrical components, wiring and schematics

* Experience with control software, machinery control systems, and automated equipment

* Confident with fault finding, debugging, testing and commissioning

* Able to work independently and manage control system projects from end to end

* Willingness to travel for short, planned commissioning trips (approx. 4-5 weeks per year)

Why Join?

* Work with a market-leading machinery manufacturer experiencing record growth

* Take full ownership of your control systems projects

* Real variety: design, software programming, electrical schematics, commissioning and problem-solving

* Build modern control systems using Siemens, Allen Bradley and Omron technologies

* Supportive team, strong engineering culture, and the chance to see your designs running on live production equipment

* 1pm finish on Fridays

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