As Control Systems Engineer, you''ll own the full lifecycle of automation control and safety systems - from concept through commissioning. Working alongside production, maintenance, and engineering, you''ll ensure critical assets run safely, efficiently, and reliably.Client DetailsOur client is a specialist manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK and a strong international footprint. They operate in a niche industrial sector with continual investment in automation and process innovation. Their Lydney facility is undergoing a period of expansion, with major upgrades to safety systems, controls, and production technology - creating an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer to make an immediate impact.DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, program, and commission PLC and motion control systems (Siemens TIA/Step7, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff).Develop and integrate functional safety systems (light curtains, scanners, safety PLCs, interlocks).Create and maintain documentation - FDS/URS, risk assessments, validation plans, and AutoCAD drawings.Deliver SCADA/HMI systems with data acquisition, alarm, and diagnostic capability.Lead automation projects from concept through to handover.Troubleshoot chronic faults, drive root-cause fixes, and lead system upgrades.Support production and maintenance teams with training, diagnostics, and technical guidance.Maintain governance on version control, change management, and site standards.ProfileThe Ideal CandidateExperienced in PLC/HMI desig