Controls Engineer - Permanent

Stockport | £55,000 - £65,000

A leading engineering business in Stockport is looking for a Controls Engineer to take ownership of delivering control system projects across a range of medium-to-heavy engineering applications. This is a permanent opportunity offering genuine scope to influence technical direction and drive improvements in both system performance and internal engineering capability.

The role will involve:

Designing control systems in collaboration with mechanical and controls engineers

Checking and approving engineering drawings

Writing technical documentation such as specifications, reports, and manuals

Developing and testing hydraulic hardware

Creating test plans and interpreting customer specifications

Supporting sales bids, production teams, and field engineering activities

Representing the business in customer and supplier meetings

We're looking for someone who has:

A degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Proven experience designing and developing control systems

Background in medium to heavy engineering

Experience leading full design cycles—from concept to production

Strong 3D CAD skills and excellent general IT knowledge

A solid understanding of hydraulic and PLC control system integration

Experience producing user and maintenance documentation

A proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work well within a team

A full UK driving licence

People management experience is also desirable, but not essential.

If you're a hands-on Controls Engineer who thrives in a technically complex environment and enjoys seeing your designs through to delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

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