Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Kinetic Plc is seeking an experienced Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer to design electrical control panels and automation systems for customers across FMCG and related industries. You will produce high-quality technical documentation and support both internal teams and clients.

The role offers progression in a collaborative, technical environment with a strong benefits package including bonus, pension and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical/control systems background with hands-on design experience.
• Electrical or Controls qualification (Apprenticeship, BTEC, ONC, HNC, Degree).
• Minimum 8 years in industrial control panel/system design; PLC/HMI programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of electrical control panel and automation system design.
• Produce BOMs, technical specs, construction files and write manuals.
• Provide project support to internal teams and customers, including testing and commissioning.
• Write and test basic PLC and HMI programs; verify safety circuits and compliance.
• Assist with site surveys, start-ups, and training as needed.

Skills

Electrical control systems

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical CAD

Safety circuits

Servo motors & VFDs

MS Word/Excel

English proficiency

Education

Electrical or Controls qualification

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

E Plan

SEE

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

You'll be an enthusiastic, confident and hands on Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer who enjoys working in a small, collaborative team.

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 VFDs
• Good 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

If you're an experienced Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer with an electrical bias we'd love to hear from you