Control Systems Engineer
CV-LibraryPlymouth, DevonpermanentPosted: 19 August 2026
Apply NowAn established engineering business is looking to recruit a Control Systems Engineer to join its growing technical team.
The role will involve contributing to the development of electrical, control and automation solutions across a range of engineering projects. Working alongside a wider engineering team, you will be involved in the development of systems and solutions from initial requirements through to completion.
This is a varied, hands-on engineering position suited to someone who enjoys solving technical problems and working on practical engineering projects. The role offers the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while working across a variety of projects and technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop electrical and control solutions for engineering applications.
* Develop, modify and support PLC-based control systems.
* Assist with the preparation of electrical drawings and technical documentation.
* Contribute to the development and testing of engineering solutions.
* Work collaboratively with engineers across different technical disciplines.
* Assist with project documentation, technical information and bills of materials.
* Investigate and resolve technical issues as they arise.
* Support the integration and implementation of engineering systems.
* Contribute to testing and verification activities.
* Provide technical input during project development.
* Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required.
* Ensure engineering work is completed to appropriate quality and safety standards.
* Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.
* Keep up to date with developments in control and automation technologies.
About You:
The successful candidate will have a background in control systems, automation, electrical engineering or a related discipline, together with a practical and methodical approach to engineering.
You will ideally have:
* An engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical experience.
* Previous experience in control systems, automation or a related engineering environment.
* Experience developing or supporting electrical and control systems.
* Experience working with PLC-based systems.
* Knowledge of industrial automation principles and practices.
* Experience producing or interpreting electrical drawings and technical documentation.
* Good technical problem-solving skills.
* A practical approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Desirable: Experience with commonly used PLC and automation platforms would be advantageous, but this is not essential
The role will involve contributing to the development of electrical, control and automation solutions across a range of engineering projects. Working alongside a wider engineering team, you will be involved in the development of systems and solutions from initial requirements through to completion.
This is a varied, hands-on engineering position suited to someone who enjoys solving technical problems and working on practical engineering projects. The role offers the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while working across a variety of projects and technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop electrical and control solutions for engineering applications.
* Develop, modify and support PLC-based control systems.
* Assist with the preparation of electrical drawings and technical documentation.
* Contribute to the development and testing of engineering solutions.
* Work collaboratively with engineers across different technical disciplines.
* Assist with project documentation, technical information and bills of materials.
* Investigate and resolve technical issues as they arise.
* Support the integration and implementation of engineering systems.
* Contribute to testing and verification activities.
* Provide technical input during project development.
* Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required.
* Ensure engineering work is completed to appropriate quality and safety standards.
* Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.
* Keep up to date with developments in control and automation technologies.
About You:
The successful candidate will have a background in control systems, automation, electrical engineering or a related discipline, together with a practical and methodical approach to engineering.
You will ideally have:
* An engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical experience.
* Previous experience in control systems, automation or a related engineering environment.
* Experience developing or supporting electrical and control systems.
* Experience working with PLC-based systems.
* Knowledge of industrial automation principles and practices.
* Experience producing or interpreting electrical drawings and technical documentation.
* Good technical problem-solving skills.
* A practical approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Desirable: Experience with commonly used PLC and automation platforms would be advantageous, but this is not essential