About us
MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.
Overview:
The Control Panel Design Engineer is a business critical role for MacTaggart Scott. They are responsible designing electrical control panels/systems for a range of our equipment that will be manufactured and tested in-house. You will be the subject matter expect for control panels and expected to produce drawings, bills of materials and technical documentation. This role will stretch across the business assisting with troubleshooting during manufacturing, supporting testing and having input into the bids process.
Closing Date: 07/04/25
Duties will include:
* Design control panels using: Relay Logic, PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives, HMI/SCADA
* Produce drawings, bill of materials and technical documentation.
* Generate concept designs for manufacture and test in-house.
* Oversee in-house manufacture and test of control panels.
* Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
* Support the wider business (bids, manufacture & test, post design services, etc.)
Requirements
The successful candidate must;
* Be degree educated in Control/Electrical Engineering or relevant Apprenticeship with HNC.
* Have previous experience of control panel design.
* Experience of preparing technical documentation and drawings.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Skilled in the use of MS Office products.
* Familiarity of related standards (BS, EN, 18th Edition, etc.).
Benefits
Your future at MacTaggart Scott – What we offer
* As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week. Allowing you to fit work around your priorities and personal life, not the other way round.
* Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, and core hours of 09:30 – 15:30.
* Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave,paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more.
* We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team.
* A generous referral programme.
* Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse.
* Onsite Canteen and Car Park