Job Details: Control Systems Engineer
Company
Packaging Equipment
Location
Derbyshire
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000
Job Ref.
23550
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
10/04/2026
Benefits
Enhanced Travel Rates, TOIL, Pension, DIS x2
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An established and growing manufacturer of specialist packaging machinery is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support continued growth following recent project wins.

 

This is a varied role combining new machine development, upgrades to existing equipment, and customer support, working on highly bespoke automated systems within a regulated industry.

 

Control Systems Engineer

£45-55k + Enhanced Travel Rates, TOIL, Pension, DIS x2

Derbyshire

Ref: 23550

 

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

  • Design and development of control systems for new machinery
  • PLC & HMI programming (Rockwell – essential)
  • Support and upgrade of existing / legacy machines (including Mitsubishi)
  • Development of functional and software design specifications
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
  • Remote and occasional on-site technical support for customers - UK & international c20%
  • Collaboration with internal engineering and production teams
  • Supporting continuous improvement of machines and control systems

 

Control Systems Engineer - The Person:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience of control systems engineering
  • Strong Rockwell PLC experience (essential)
  • Background of packaging machinery or special purpose machinery
  • Experience with PLC / HMI programming
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required

 

Additional experience with motion / servo control systems and exposure to Mitsubishi PLC highly beneficial.

 

Located in Derbyshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Coalville, Long Eaton, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Castle Donnington, Burton upin Trent, Swadlincote and Market Harborough.

 

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For further information call Sarah Clarke on: 01902212000 or 07519122547. Email: sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk

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