Controls & Electrical Design Engineer
A well-established UK automation specialist at the forefront of industrial automation is looking to recruit a Controls & Electrical Design Engineer. You will support the design and delivery of advanced inspection and automation systems used by blue-chip manufacturers worldwide.
Salary & Benefits
£50,000-£60,000 DOE
Company performance bonus
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Private healthcare and pension
Modern engineering environment at a leading science and innovation campus
The Role
Design electrical panels and control systems using AutoCAD Electrical
Produce schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and technical documentation
PLC and HMI programming and system integration for industrial automation machinery
Support system commissioning and testing, both in-house and at customer sites
Work closely with mechanical, controls, and applications engineering teams
Assist with electrical build, fault-finding, and problem-solving during manufacture
The Person
3+ years' experience in electrical design within industrial automation
Strong AutoCAD Electrical experience
PLC programming knowledge. Siemens and/or Allen Bradley
Good understanding of machinery safety and industrial control systems
Logical, organised, and able to work to project deadlines
Electrical Engineering qualification. Degree desirable
Knowledge of robotics or machine vision advantageous
This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically complex automation projects within a highly respected engineering business, offering long-term career development.
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