Role: System Controls Engineer Location: Birmingham Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join a growing automation business based in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to lead on high-value automation projects, working across AGVs, conveyors, robotics, and large-scale material handling systems. You'll be involved in the full project lifecycle - from initial concept design through to commissioning and CE certification - while also mentoring junior engineers and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, programming, and commissioning of automation and control systems (PLC/HMI/Drives/Networks).

Deliver AGV, conveyor, and sortation system solutions from concept through to deployment.

Write PLC and Safety PLC code (Siemens TIA Portal, SEW Movisuite, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Omron).

Ensure CE certification and Technical Construction File delivery for major projects.

Drive stakeholder engagement across engineering, operations, and board-level functions.

Mentor and manage controls engineers, embedding best practice in design and commissioning.

Support value engineering, procurement, and delivery within budget and timefr...