Automation Project Lead - Electrical Design & Controls

Automation Experts; West Lynn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

40-hour week with early Friday finish

Ongoing training and development

On-site parking

Company events

Varied automation and LV switchgear

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking an experienced Electrical Design & Control Engineer to own automation projects from design through commissioning. You will produce electrical schematics, control panel layouts and LV switchgear designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD, and prepare FDS, quotations and technical docs.

The role requires hardware development to UKCA/CE standards, PLC/HMI support, FAT and fault-finding, plus travel across the UK. A driving licence is essential for visiting sites.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in industrial automation, controls and electrical design.
• Strong EPLAN and AutoCAD experience.
• PLC/HMI programming advantageous, but not essential - training available.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from enquiry through design, build and commissioning.
• Produce electrical schematics, control panel layouts and LV switchgear designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Prepare FDS documents, quotations, estimates and technical documentation.
• Develop hardware solutions to UKCA and CE standards; UL 508A knowledge advantageous.
• Support PLC/HMI programming, FAT, commissioning and fault-finding.
• Develop build documentation for volume-manufactured products.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams throughout projects.
• Provide post-installation and call-out support alongside general project engineering duties.

Skills

Industrial automation

EPLAN

AutoCAD

PLC/HMI programming

Project management

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Galaxy 3

Cubic

Job description

Automation Experts is seeking an experienced Electrical Design & Control Engineer to own automation projects from design through commissioning. You will produce electrical schematics, control panel layouts and LV switchgear designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD, and prepare FDS, quotations and technical docs.

The role requires hardware development to UKCA/CE standards, PLC/HMI support, FAT and fault-finding, plus travel across the UK. A driving licence is essential for visiting sites.