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R&D Control System Engineer

GB - Adlington💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Hands-on R&D engineering for bespoke packaging machinery control systems, taking ownership from concept to commissioning.

Role type

Control Systems R&D Engineer

Builds

Bespoke packaging machinery control systems (PLC, HMI, motion control, safety software) for food industry clients

Domain

Food technology / Industrial automation / Packaging machinery

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC programming, multi-axis servo motion control, HMI development, electrical engineering principles, mechanical engineering principles, functional safety regulations

Preferred skills

Mitsubishi control systems, IoT (HTML, databases, high-level coding, cybersecurity), TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC UA, project management, CE/UL/Machinery Directive/ISO/EN 13849-1 knowledge, food industry experience

Technologies

PLC, HMI, Mitsubishi, HTML, Modbus, OPC UA

Responsibilities

Develop PLC/HMI/motion control/safety software, create electrical schematics and documentation, lead projects through design/coding/testing/commissioning/training, perform fault-finding and on-site commissioning, provide remote support, integrate new technologies

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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