Control Systems Engineer

SimWest Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds seeks an experienced Control Systems Engineer to design, program, and commission control systems for industrial machinery. This full-lifecycle role includes electrical design, PLC programming, and working with Siemens and Rockwell technologies. The ideal candidate will be motivated and capable of managing projects independently, with opportunities for short-term travel. A competitive salary and a 1pm finish on Fridays are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

1pm finish on Fridays

Supportive team and engineering culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer or similar role.
• Strong skills in PLC programming and HMI development.
• Understanding of electrical design and components.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control circuits and schematics.
• Develop and debug PLC software and HMI screens.
• Commissioning, fault finding and debugging.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical design

Fault finding

Debugging

Software quality

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell/Allen Bradley

Omron

CAD systems

Job description

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 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

Apply Now for Control Systems Engineer job in Leeds. Work on PLC, HMI, electrical design, commissioning and machinery control systems.