Job Description
Electrical Design & Controls Engineer
Location: Bristol
Job Type: Temp / Contract - 3 months
Payrate: £22-£27 per hour DOE
We are recruiting an Electrical & Controls Design Engineer to work on modern, automated machinery, focusing on PLC programming, control system design, and commissioning. This is a hands-on technical role based in Bristol.
Key Responsibilities
* Design electrical control systems for automated machinery
* Develop and program PLC software using Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and Beckhoff (TwinCAT)
* Support HMI development and machine control architecture
* Conduct control system safety analysis using Sistema
* Ensure compliance with CE, NEC, CSA, and UL standards
* Commission machinery on-site and at customer locations as required
* Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver coordinated designs
* Troubleshoot, test, and optimise control systems
* Suggest improvements to machine performance, reliability, and safety
Candidate Requirements
1. Hands-on experience in PLC programming and electrical control systems
2. Practical experience with Rockwell and/or Beckhoff PLC platforms
3. Strong experience creating AutoCAD electrical drawings
4. Experience with automated machinery or industrial equipment (packaging or manufacturing adv...