Controls Engineer

About the role

This position is for a Controls Engineer within a leading engineering business in the North East. You will be involved in designing, developing and delivering electrical and control systems for complex, high‑impact products used in demanding environments.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and control systems from concept through to production.
• Program, test and commission PLC‑based control solutions.
• Support product integration, field trials and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, project and commercial teams.
• Engage with customers for system integration, training and technical discussions.
• Contribute to R&D innovation projects and transition products into full production.

Required profile

• A degree in Electrical, Electronics or Control Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in a product design environment rather than pure manufacturing/commissioning.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence in customer‑facing situations.

Required skills

• PLC programming
• Electrical system design
• Control systems development
• Robotics (beneficial)
• Automation (beneficial)
• Complex machinery knowledge (beneficial)