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Control Systems Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 8 hours
Location

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE96NS, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established electrical control systems specialist is seeking a Control Systems Engineer or Automation Engineer to manage projects from concept to completion.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of five years' experience in industrial control systems design and proficiency in electrical CAD software.
  • The role involves taking customer specifications, producing detailed documentation, and overseeing the production and testing of control systems.
  • The competitive salary for this position is up to £60,000, with additional benefits including 26 days holiday and fully expensed travel for site visits.
  • This is a stable, long-term opportunity for a practical, detail-focused engineer who enjoys overseeing projects from start to finish.

Are you a Control Systems Engineer or Automation Engineer looking for a role where you can take full ownership of projects? We are working with a well-established electrical control systems specialist that provides high-quality solutions across industries such as food & beverage, oil & gas, energy, and manufacturing. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced engineer to manage projects from concept to completion.



About the Role

This is a hands-on position where you will be the main point of contact for customer projects, taking specifications from an initial enquiry through to a fully designed and tested control system. You will be responsible for designing, specifying components, producing detailed documentation, and overseeing production and testing.



Key Responsibilities

  • Taking customer specifications from email, enquiry, or phone call and developing a complete control system solution
  • Producing electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for manufacturing and testing
  • Creating bills of materials (BoM) and ensuring component specifications meet project requirements
  • Generating technical documentation, reports, and compliance certifications
  • Liaising with customers to provide quotes, manage expectations, and act as the key point of contact
  • Collaborating with internal teams, including wiremen, commissioning engineers, and production staff
  • Supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, and on-site modifications when required


What We Are Looking For

  • Minimum five years' experience in industrial control systems design
  • Proficiency in electrical CAD software for schematic drafting
  • Experience with low-voltage control panels, machinery control, and automation systems
  • Strong understanding of technical documentation, safety compliance, and engineering standards
  • Ability to engage with customers, manage quotes, and oversee project delivery
  • Level 3 Engineering qualification (HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred)
  • Additional experience in PLC programming, functional safety, or system commissioning would be an advantage


What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience (Up to 60,000)
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Fully expensed travel for site visits
  • Professional development support
  • A stable, long-term opportunity within a company that values its employees

If you are a practical, detail-focused engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to reality, we would love to hear from you.

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