Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer

Kinetic Plc; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Kinetic Plc is seeking an experienced Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer to lead the design of electrical control panels and automation systems for bespoke projects across FMCG and process industries.

You will produce high-quality technical documentation and support both internal teams and customers, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery. The role offers real career progression within a stable, growing business.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical/control systems background.
• Electrical or Controls qualification (Apprenticeship, BTEC, ONC, HNC, HND, Degree).
• Minimum 8 years industrial experience in control panel/system design.
• Minimum 1 year PLC & HMI programming experience.
• Highly proficient in electrical CAD software.
• Able to design safety circuits.
• Able to set up servo motors, drives and VFDs; understands mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components.
• Strong MS Word/Excel skills.
• Excellent accuracy and detail orientation; professional.
• Fluent English & right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels and automation systems and produce high quality documentation.
• Support internal teams and customers with technical input and troubleshooting.
• Create and check BOMs; update installation and operation manuals.

Skills

Electrical background

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical CAD software

Safety circuits design

Servo drives & motors

Documentation skills

Education

Electrical or Controls qualification

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SEE Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, confident and hands on Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer who enjoys working in a small, collaborative team? We're working with a well established, growing engineering business designing and manufacturing bespoke automation and control systems for customers across FMCG, food & beverage, packaging, filling and wider process based industries. Due to continued expansion, we're looking for an experienced Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer to join their friendly, highly technical team.

Excellent employee benefits including bonus scheme, Pension, Private healthcare (contributory), supportive and friendly team where your contribution genuinely matters, working on varied, interesting projects across multiple industries and real progression opportunities in a stable, growing business.

This is a role where you'll be genuinely valued, have real influence on projects, and enjoy a supportive environment with strong career progression opportunities.

About the Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer Role

You'll take ownership of designing electrical control panels and automation systems, producing high quality technical documentation, and supporting both internal teams and customers.

Approximate split of responsibilities:

50% - Electrical Control & Automation Design

• Creating electrical schematics using CAD (AutoCAD Electrical, E Plan, SEE, SolidWorks Electrical or similar)
• Designing control systems including mains protection, 24VDC circuits, PLCs, digital/analogue I/O, sensors, motors, drives, safety circuits and light curtains
• Interpreting customer URS documents and asking the right technical questions
• Specifying and configuring motors/drives (Induction, VFD, Servo)
• Writing and testing basic PLC and HMI programmes
• Designing safety circuits and ensuring compliance

30% - Technical Documentation & Project Support

• Creating and checking BOMs
• Producing FDS, technical specifications, construction files and supporting documents
• Updating installation, operation and calibration manuals
• Researching and selecting components
• Liaising with suppliers
• Supporting development of new products

20% - Technical Support & Testing

• Supporting Sales and Purchasing teams
• Testing and commissioning systems
• Providing customer support via phone/email
• Occasional UK site visits for surveys, start ups, troubleshooting, calibrations and training

Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer Skills and Experience

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong electrical/control systems background
• Electrical or Controls qualification (Apprenticeship, BTEC, ONC, HNC, HND, Degree)
• Minimum 8 years industrial experience in control panel/system design
• Minimum 1 year PLC & HMI programming experience
• Highly proficient in electrical CAD software
• Able to design safety circuits
• Able to set up servo motors, drives and VFDsGood understanding of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components
• Strong MS Word/Excel skills
• Excellent accuracy, detail orientation and professionalism
• Warm, helpful personality - essential for our friendly team culture
• Fluent English & right to work in the UK

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC editing
• Industrial camera or robotics experience
• Mechanical engineering understanding
• Machine building environment experience
• EX/CompEx/ATEX knowledge

£45,000-£50,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare Location: Just off M1 J36 (Between Sheffield & Leeds) Full time | Office based | Monday-Friday