Control System Design Engineer

Gapp Search; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gapp Search seeks an experienced Control System Design Engineer for our client in Droitwich Spa. You will take ownership of designing control panels, electrical schematics and related documentation across the full lifecycle from design through commissioning.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs/HMI, CAD tools and BOM management, with close collaboration to production and customers on multiple projects. A degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in control system design within building services or industrial environments.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and control panels.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience with engineering change control and BOM management.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control panels, electrical schematics and control system solutions.
• Produce and review P&IDs, block diagrams, Sequences of Operation, specifications and documentation.
• Manage drawing revisions and engineering change control.
• Maintain BOM, routing and technical documentation.
• Support New Product Introduction and transition from design into production.
• Participate in DFMA, value engineering and product standardisation.
• Attend design reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing and assist Site Acceptance Testing.
• Provide technical support to production teams and resolve build issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, project management and customers across multiple projects.

Skills

Control system design

Electrical schematics

PLC/HMI

BOM management

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Droitwich Spa | Permanent | Full-time | 100% On-site

We’re recruiting for an established international engineering and manufacturing business looking for a Control System Design Engineer to join its engineering team in Droitwich Spa.

This is a hands‑on design role covering control systems, electrical schematics, engineering change control and technical documentation, with involvement from initial design through manufacture, testing and commissioning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and develop control panels, electrical schematics and control system solutions
• Produce and review P&IDs, block diagrams, Sequences of Operation, specifications and technical documentation
• Manage drawing revisions and engineering change control
• Maintain accurate BOM, routing and technical documentation
• Support New Product Introduction and the transition from design into production
• Participate in DFMA, value engineering and product standardisation activity
• Attend internal and customer design reviews
• Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing and support Site Acceptance Testing and commissioning
• Provide technical support to production teams and help resolve build issues
• Work closely with manufacturing, project management and customers across multiple projects

What we’re looking for

You’ll need previous experience in control system design within building services, industrial controls or a similar engineering environment.

You should also have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience designing electrical control systems and control panels
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, PLCs and HMIs
• Experience with engineering change control and BOM management
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks Electrical
• Experience supporting manufacture, testing and commissioning
• Strong problem-solving, organisation and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Experience within a manufacturing environment, including NPI, DFMA, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement, would be advantageous.

This would suit an experienced Control System Design Engineer looking for a broad role combining design ownership, manufacturing support and involvement throughout the full engineering lifecycle.