Control Systems Engineer
CV-LibraryOld Monkland, North LanarkshirepermanentPosted: 25 August 2026
Apply NowWe are looking for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to take ownership of automation and control systems within a busy manufacturing environment.
This is a specialist role, suited to someone whose experience is heavily focused on PLC programming, modification and fault finding.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the technical lead for PLC and machine control systems
* Programme, modify and fault find PLCs, including Siemens and Mitsubishi
* Diagnose faults across automated equipment and industrial control systems
* Support equipment upgrades, new installations and system improvements
* Review and update electrical drawings, schematics and control documentation
* Work with suppliers and contractors on automation and controls projects
* Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
* Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and manufacturing processes
About You
* Strong, hands-on PLC experience gained in a dedicated controls, automation or systems-focused role
* Experience programming and fault finding on Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs
* The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic
* Experience working with automated machinery within a manufacturing equipment
* A methodical approach to fault finding, problem solving and root cause analysis
Package
* Salary starting from £50,000 per annum
* Monday–Friday dayshift role
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Overtime available
* Pension contribution
* Death in service
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STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible, however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities
This is a specialist role, suited to someone whose experience is heavily focused on PLC programming, modification and fault finding.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the technical lead for PLC and machine control systems
* Programme, modify and fault find PLCs, including Siemens and Mitsubishi
* Diagnose faults across automated equipment and industrial control systems
* Support equipment upgrades, new installations and system improvements
* Review and update electrical drawings, schematics and control documentation
* Work with suppliers and contractors on automation and controls projects
* Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
* Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and manufacturing processes
About You
* Strong, hands-on PLC experience gained in a dedicated controls, automation or systems-focused role
* Experience programming and fault finding on Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs
* The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic
* Experience working with automated machinery within a manufacturing equipment
* A methodical approach to fault finding, problem solving and root cause analysis
Package
* Salary starting from £50,000 per annum
* Monday–Friday dayshift role
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Overtime available
* Pension contribution
* Death in service
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STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible, however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities