Electrical & Control Design Engineer - Contract
Milton Keynes (4 days on-site, Fridays remote)
6-month contract | Outside IR35
£50-£60 per hour (depending on experience)
We're working with a special purpose machine builder in Milton Keynes to recruit an experienced Electrical & Control Design Engineer for a new contract assignment.
You'll play a key role in delivering complex automated systems, producing detailed electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical, and contributing across the full design cycle—from Statements of Requirements through to Functional Design Specifications and test documentation.
This is a hands-on role with additional involvement in configuring and programming Beckhoff PLCs, so previous experience with Beckhoff systems is essential.
Key Requirements:
Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical with experience producing electrical schematics and design documents
Experience developing Functional Design Specifications and test protocols
Solid background in Beckhoff PLC programming and configuration
Knowledge of pneumatics, functional safety, or X-ray systems is advantageous
Contract Details:
6-month contract, with strong potential for extension
Outside IR35
4 days per week on-site in Milton Keynes (Mon-Thu), Fridays remote
£50-£60 per hour, depending on experience
If you're an experienced electrical design engineer with control systems expertise and looking for your next hands-on contract, we'd love to hear from you