Control Systems Manager

Automation Experts Ltd
Humberstone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Last week
£70,000 – £80,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
20 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Pension Annual Bonus Share Scheme

Control Systems Manager

£70- 80k + Pension, Annual Bonus, Share Scheme

Leicestershire

Ref: 25370

Are you ready to lead the delivery of advanced automation and robotic systems for global customers?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Manager to join a highly respected automation business specialising in bespoke machinery for industries including medical devices and packaging. With a strong order book and continued growth, the company is looking for a hands-on Head of Controls to lead a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers while driving the development of innovative automation and robotic solutions.

This role offers a rare combination of technical leadership, project ownership and practical engineering involvement across complex special purpose machinery projects.

Control Systems Manager - The Role:

To be responsible for the management and delivery of all control system projects on time, to budget and to the required national and international standards.

Lead and manage all controls engineering projects from concept through to commissioning and customer handover

Oversee a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers, supporting development and high-quality delivery

Design and develop machine control and safety systems for automated machinery

Develop PLC and HMI software for complex automation systems and electrical documentation using Eplan

Support electrical design activities including ePlan documentation, BOMs and system specifications

Commission, test and optimise special purpose machines and automation systems

Program and integrate industrial robots including 6-axis, SCARA and Delta robots

Support FAT and SAT activities alongside customer training and ongoing technical support

Drive standardisation, continuous improvement and best practice across controls engineering activities

Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout project delivery

Control Systems Manager - What We’re Looking For:

Strong background in automation and control systems with leadership experience

Experience with PLC platforms including Omron, Siemens or Allen Bradley

Knowledge of robotics integration and machine automation

Strong understanding of electrical schematics and pneumatic systems

Previous experience within special purpose machinery or automated systems

Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Hands-on engineering approach with strong problem-solving ability

Flexible approach to travel, commissioning and customer support activities

Why Join?

Join a growing and highly respected automation engineering business

Work on complex, technically advanced robotic and automation projects

Lead and develop a skilled controls engineering team

Strong long-term project pipeline and job stability

Broad role combining leadership, technical development and hands-on engineering

Opportunity to influence engineering standards, innovation and future growth

Employee Ownership Trust

Interested?

Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Loughborough, Leicester and other surrounding areas.

If you’re looking for a senior-level automation role where you can combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering and play a key role in shaping future automation projects, we’d love to see what you have to offer.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill.

AE2

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