Job Description:

Control Systems Manager

£70- 80k + Pension, Annual Bonus, Share Scheme

Leicestershire

Ref: 25370

Are you ready to lead the delivery of advanced automation and robotic systems for global customers?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Manager to join a highly respected automation business specialising in bespoke machinery for industries including medical devices and packaging. With a strong order book and continued growth, the company is looking for a hands-on Head of Controls to lead a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers while driving the development of innovative automation and robotic solutions.

This role offers a rare combination of technical leadership, project ownership and practical engineering involvement across complex special purpose machinery projects.

Control Systems Manager - The Role:

• To be responsible for the management and delivery of all control system projects on time, to budget and to the required national and international standards.
• Lead and manage all controls engineering projects from concept through to commissioning  and customer handover
• Oversee a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers, supporting development and high-quality delivery
• Design and develop machine control and safety systems for automated machinery
• Develop PLC and HMI software for complex automation systems and electrical documentation using Eplan
• Support electrical design activities including ePlan documentation, BOMs and system specifications
• Commission, test and optimise special purpose machines and automation systems
• Program and integrate industrial robots including 6-axis, SCARA and Delta robots
• Support FAT and SAT activities alongside customer training and ongoing technical support
• Drive standardisation, continuous improvement and best practice across controls engineering activities
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout project delivery

Control Systems Manager - What We’re Looking For:

•  Strong background in automation and control systems with leadership experience
•  Experience with PLC platforms including Omron, Siemens or Allen Bradley
•  Knowledge of robotics integration and machine automation
•  Strong understanding of electrical schematics and pneumatic systems
•  Previous experience within special purpose machinery or automated systems
•  Excellent communication and team leadership skills
•  Hands-on engineering approach with strong problem-solving ability
•  Flexible approach to travel, commissioning and customer support activities

Why Join?

•  Join a growing and highly respected automation engineering business
•  Work on complex, technically advanced robotic and automation projects
•  Lead and develop a skilled controls engineering team
•  Strong long-term project pipeline and job stability
•  Broad role combining leadership, technical development and hands-on engineering
•  Opportunity to influence engineering standards, innovation and future growth
•  Employee Ownership Trust

Interested?

Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Loughborough, Leicester and other surrounding areas.

If you’re looking for a senior-level automation role where you can combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering and play a key role in shaping future automation projects, we’d love to see what you have to offer.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill.

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