Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Position Overview

Imagine Working Somewhere Your Ideas Genuinely Shape the Future of Technology 

At Composite Integration, every project you touch contributes to world-class innovation, from luxury yachts and giant wind turbine blades to cutting-edge aerospace components. 

We’re not just building machines; we’re pioneering processes that have transformed the composites industry, including the Direct Infusion process we developed in the early 2000s. Customers worldwide trust our solutions for precision, reliability and innovation, but it’s our people who make it all possible. 

If you’re looking for more than a job – if you want a place to grow, to be heard and to make a real impact – keep reading. This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. 

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About This Role

Permanent | Full Time | Saltash, Cornwall | UK & International Travel 

Salary: £35,000–£50,000 depending on experience

Location: You should live within daily commuting distance of our Saltash facility.  

As a Control Systems Engineer at Composite Integration, you’ll play a key role in developing the control systems and software that monitor, regulate and automate our specialist composite manufacturing equipment. 

From developing control system concepts and PLC software through to testing, commissioning and supporting equipment at customer sites, this is a practical engineering role that combines software development, automation, problem-solving and hands-on engineering. 

You’ll be involved in the design and development of automated machinery, equipment and processes for closed mould composite manufacturing, as well as providing technical support to projects and customers globally. 

You’ll work closely with colleagues, suppliers and clients worldwide, contributing to projects that range from luxury marine components to aerospace innovation. No two days are the same; one moment you could be developing or refining control software, the next testing equipment in our workshop or supporting commissioning on a customer’s factory floor. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Design and develop control systems for specialist composite manufacturing machinery and equipment 

• Develop, program and modify PLC-based control systems 

• Develop control system concepts, software specifications and supporting documentation 

• Support the design and integration of electrical and electronic control systems 

• Research new solutions, technologies and techniques to enhance our equipment and processes 

• Support the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to build, testing, commissioning and customer handover 

• Test, troubleshoot and optimise control systems during equipment build and commissioning 

• Support fault-finding and problem-solving across control, electrical and automated systems 

• Support on-site commissioning and testing of equipment in the UK and internationally 

• Provide training and technical support to clients’ engineers and operators 

• Collaborate with colleagues on sales enquiries, quotations and technical problem-solving 

• Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation 

• Maintain technical expertise and knowledge of emerging control and automation technologies 

• Ensure work meets relevant quality, health and safety requirements 

This is a role where your ideas matter, your skills grow and your work has a tangible impact on the future of composite technology. 

What We’re Looking For 

We’re looking for a motivated Control Systems Engineer who enjoys solving technical problems and developing practical automation solutions. 

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re curious, practical and able to combine software and controls knowledge with an understanding of how machinery operates in a real manufacturing environment. 

We’re particularly interested in candidates who are comfortable taking control systems from concept and programming through to testing, troubleshooting and commissioning on physical equipment. 

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Relevant engineering qualification such as a degree, HNC, HND or apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience 

• Practical commercial/industrial experience in control systems, automation, electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related role 

• Experience developing or working with PLC-based control systems 

• Experience with industrial automation and machinery control 

• Experience developing, modifying, testing or troubleshooting control software 

• Strong technical understanding with the ability to develop accurate, practical engineering solutions 

• Understanding of electrical and electronic control systems 

• Ability to interpret relevant technical information, schematics and engineering documentation 

• Practical understanding of equipment testing, commissioning and fault-finding 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and work effectively with colleagues, suppliers and clients 

• Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities 

• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and general database usage 

Advantageous Experience 

• Siemens TIA Portal 

• Siemens PLC programming 

• HMI development and configuration 

• Industrial sensors, instrumentation and control devices 

• Electrical control panels and associated systems 

• Industrial communications and networking 

• Automated machinery or process equipment 

• Equipment commissioning and control-system fault-finding 

• Working directly with customers or suppliers in an industrial environment 

• Knowledge or practical experience of closed mould composite processing 

Previous composites experience is not essential. We’ll teach you our technology and processes; what we’re looking for is strong controls and automation capability combined with practical engineering experience that can be applied to our equipment. 

The Person 

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Takes ownership and pride in producing high-quality work 

• Has a “completer-finisher” mindset, spotting details others might miss 

• Is curious, questioning and not afraid to challenge ideas constructively 

• Enjoys methodically diagnosing and solving technical problems 

• Is practical and comfortable working with physical machinery as well as developing software 

• Is flexible and adaptable, equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team 

• Is willing to travel in the UK and internationally when required, with a valid passport and driving licence 

• Is eager to keep learning and stay up to date with new technologies, techniques and trends 

Life at Composite Integration 

Our culture is built around a simple belief: There’s Always a Better Way. 

Our values guide how we work: 

Be Approachable – We collaborate openly, support one another and share knowledge. 

Ask Questions – Curiosity drives innovation and continuous improvement. 

Own It – We take responsibility, follow through on commitments and deliver results. 

We’re also committed to sustainability and creating a workplace where every individual feels respected, supported and able to thrive. 

What You’ll Get 

• 30 days’ holiday to start, plus an additional day per year of service up to 35 days 

• Westfield Healthcare – support for dental, optical, therapies and wellbeing services, plus retail discounts 

• China Fleet Country Club Membership – free access to the gym, swimming pool, fitness classes and leisure facilities 

• Company Sick Pay – additional peace of mind when you need it most 

• Team Events & Social Activities – because great teams achieve more together 

• Career Development – training and opportunities to grow with the business 

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