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Control Systems Engineer
Job Posted: 19 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Control Systems Engineer
Kilmarnock
Salary very negotiable depending on experience
We're looking for a Control Systems Engineer to support automation projects and ongoing improvements across site equipment and systems. This is a varied role where you'll be hands-on with PLCs, software changes, commissioning, and technical troubleshooting, all while keeping safety and compliance front and centre.
You'll play a key part in developing, maintaining, and upgrading control systems for existing and new machinery. Working alongside engineers, maintenance and production teams, you'll ensure systems operate reliably and meet safety and quality requirements.
Responsibilities:
Supporting and maintaining control systems across site
Developing software changes for automated machinery to improve performance
Recording and managing any changes made to programmed systems
Creating and updating diagrams, electrical drawings, and supporting technical documentation
Working with engineering and operations teams on commissioning of new or modified equipment
Advising teams on safe use of programmable machinery and electrical systems
Conducting safe trials and testing new solutions with appropriate analysis and recommendations
Identifying and addressing gaps in safety compliance of electrical systems
Key skills:
Degree or hands-on experience in Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering
Experience with PLC programming across a range of platforms
Strong understanding of automated systems, ideally including robotics, pneumatics or hydraulics
Experience in commissioning and process improvements
Good grasp of industry safety standards and regulations
Confident working in cross-functional teams and explaining technical concepts clearly
Skilled in using MS Office tools for documentation and communication
If you're looking for a practical, technically focused role with real impact on how a site runs day-to-day, and you're motivated by improving systems and solving problems, we'd like to hear from you.
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