| Location: Cannock | Salary: Package |
| Sector: Client Delivery, Oil & Gas, Defence, Technology, Electronics, Nuclear, Engineering, Process Controls & Automation, Space | Type: Permanent |
| Contact: Jeremy Farley | Job Published: about 1 hour ago |
Job Title: Control Systems Engineer
Location: Cannock
Salary: £DOE
Key Skills: Control Systems, Engineering, MATLAB, Simulink, Modelling, Simulation, Design, Analysis, Microprocessor, DSP, Troubleshooting, Testing, Electrical, Mechanical
We are recruiting a Control Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on technically complex systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the full control system lifecycle, from requirements analysis and modelling through to testing, validation and troubleshooting.
The successful candidate will have a strong grounding in control systems engineering, with hands-on experience in system modelling and simulation. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable and high-performance control solutions.
Key Responsibilities as a Control Systems Engineer:
Control System Design & Modelling
- Analyse system requirements and translate them into robust control system designs
- Develop, simulate and optimise control models using MATLAB/Simulink
- Specify and integrate appropriate hardware and software components to meet functional and performance requirements
Testing, Validation & Troubleshooting
- Plan and execute control system testing to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards
- Develop test procedures and assess system behaviour across a range of operating conditions
- Diagnose faults, analyse root causes and implement effective corrective actions
Collaboration & Problem Solving
- Proactively identify potential system risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
- Work collaboratively with engineers across multiple disciplines to ensure smooth system integration
Essential Requirements as a Control Systems Engineer:
Education
- Degree (BEng / MEng / MSc) in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience & Skills
- Practical experience designing and modelling control systems using MATLAB/Simulink
- Strong understanding of control theory and system behaviour
- Experience testing and troubleshooting control systems
- Proven problem-solving ability in technically demanding environments
Desirable Experience
- Integration of microprocessor or DSP-based hardware
- PLC and HMI programming for automation and control
- Development and execution of test and validation protocols
So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Controls Systems Engineer, hit that apply button now!
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