Senior Controls Engineer Leamington Spa Bespoke Automation Full-Stack Control Systems DesignYou don t just program PLCs you architect control systems. If you know what Structured Text, EtherCAT, and motion synchronisation mean and you like that they mean something then keep reading.We re looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven Controls / Software Engineer to take the reins on full lifecycle automation projects. From early-stage design through to commissioning and validation, you ll build elegant logic for machines that don t yet exist.You won t be stuck patching someone else s dodgy ladder logic. You ll be designing clean code from scratch, helping shape the system, and driving innovation with a team that lives and breathes automation.What You ll Actually Do:Design and develop PLC and HMI/SCADA software for special purpose machineryWork across motion control, servo systems, sensors, comms protocols the full worksGet involved from concept and quoting, all the way through to FAT/SAT and customer handoverWrite smart, modular, and documented code (we re not just slapping logic together)Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to make machines singThe Kind of Engineer We''re After:You don t need to tick every box we re looking for curious, capable engineers who enjoy solving problems and getting hands-on with machines.Experience designing PLC/HMI systems from scratch (5 years ideal)Understanding of servo motion control and protocols like Profinet, EtherCAT, or ..... full job details .....