Control Engineer

Reed • leicester, england • Posted July 01, 2026

Position Overview

I’m working with a well-established automation and robotics business that’s genuinely going from strength to strength. They design and build complex special-purpose machinery across sectors like medical devices and packaging — and thanks to a strong order book, they’re looking to bring in an experienced Software & Commissioning Engineer to support their continued growth.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be involved from development through to commissioning, working on technically interesting projects with a collaborative engineering team.

What you’ll be doing

  • Developing PLC software and HMI systems for complex automation machinery
  • Commissioning and testing special-purpose machines (both internally and on customer sites)
  • Programming and integrating robots (6-axis, SCARA, Delta)
  • Fault finding across control and safety systems
  • Supporting installations, modifications, and ongoi...