Control Systems Engineer in Suffolk

Control Systems Engineer

£30000 - £50000 + Pension, Free Onsite Parking

West Suffolk. Ref: 23253

A specialist manufacturing business is looking to strengthen its engineering team with the addition of a Control Systems Engineer. Working on the development of bespoke electrical control systems, you'll play an important role in creating new software, improving existing systems and maintaining established software libraries.

This is a great opportunity for either a junior engineer looking to develop their technical skills or an experienced Controls Engineer seeking a new challenge within a supportive manufacturing environment.

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

• Design and develop reliable electrical control systems and user-friendly interfaces.
• Develop electrical control systems and assemblies.
• Write, manage and maintain PLC, HMI and other device software.
• Produce technical documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring diagrams.
• Design control panels and carry out functional and reliability testing, alongside user trials.
• Ensure electrical and control systems comply with relevant international standards.
• Investigate and assess engineering change requests.
• Drive continuous improvements in product reliability and durability.
• Provide electrical engineering design support to the wider business.
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist manufacturing environment.

Control Systems Engineer - The Person:

• HNC, HND or degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Basic PLC programming knowledge using Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram or Structured Text.
• Experience of electrical fault finding on machinery.
• Ideally, a minimum of 3 years' experience designing control systems for products or industrial equipment, although junior engineers with the right foundations will also be considered.
• Experience using SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN Pro Panel or AutoCAD Electrical would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
• Knowledge of MRP systems, BOMs and product data management systems.
• Understanding of electrical and machinery legislation, British Standards and relevant European and international standards.
• Familiarity with design for assembly and serviceability.
• Analytical and logical approach to problem-solving.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative when required.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and proactive, with a positive can-do attitude.

Located in West Suffolk, this role is commutable from Newmarket, Braintree, Sudbury and Saffron Walden.

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For further information please contact Sharon Hill.