Are you a hands-on Controls Engineer who loves bringing complex machines to life? Join a well-established UK engineering business leading the design and delivery of special-purpose automation systems used across cutting-edge manufacturing industries worldwide.This is your chance to work on innovative, bespoke projects from concept to commissioning alongside a talented, multidisciplinary engineering team. No two projects are the same, and your work will have a real, tangible impact on how global manufacturers operate. Controls Engineer - Beckhoff£45000 - £60000 + Car, Site Uplift, Pension, BonusLeicestershireRef: 24936 Controls Engineer - The Role: Design and implementation of PLC control systems for bespoke machineryProgramming and integration of machine I/O, sensors, actuators, and motion control systemsBeckhoff PLC programming and hardware integrationHMI development and user interface configurationMachine control systems support during build, test, and commissioning phasesWork closely with software, mechanical, and electrical teams to ensure seamless system integrationTravelling internationally to support installations and commissioning see your designs in action around the world! Controls Engineer - The Person: Proven experience working with Beckhoff control systems (hardware and software)Background of control system design for special purpose machineryStrong understanding of industrial automation, safety systems, and I/O architecturesExperience with machine-level program