Job Details: Control Systems Engineer
Company
Bespoke Machinery Development
Location
Bedfordshire
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000
Job Ref.
25208
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
23/02/2026
Benefits
Pension, Profit Share, 25 Days Holiday
Contact
Control Systems Engineer
£40-55k + Profit Share + Pension
Option for Funded PhD
Bedfordshire
Ref: 25208
Hands-on Controls Engineer immediately sought to join a small, highly technical engineering team developing advanced automation and optical systems. This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects where your ideas and problem-solving will directly impact delivery.
Control Systems Engineer - The Role:
- Design, implement, and commission electrical and control systems for innovative engineering products
- Program PLC's and integrate with CNC and motion control systems
- Support build, testing, and commissioning of bespoke systems
- Contribute to technical project planning, documentation, and regulatory compliance
Control Systems Engineer - The Person:
- Strong technical background in control systems for bespoke machinery automation
- Self-sufficient, practical, and hands-on – able to get things done independently
- Problem-solver with good initiative – not waiting for instructions
- Excited by working in a small, dynamic team and helping shape the future of the company
Why this role?
- Work on stimulating, high-tech projects for aerospace, defence, and national programmes
- Join a small, close-knit team with opportunities for professional development
- Support to progress towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- Engage with a highly connected and respected company in the engineering sector
If you’re looking for a challenging, hands-on engineering role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Located in Bedfordshire, this role would be commutable from Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Banbury, Northampton and Cambridge.
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