Control Systems Design Engineer

Kinetic plc; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Barnsley designs and builds bespoke automation and control systems for FMCG and process industries. You will own electrical control panel and automation design, delivering precise documentation and supporting both internal teams and customers.

The role requires a strong controls background with extensive CAD proficiency, 8+ years of experience and hands-on PLC/HMI programming. A safe, collaborative team environment is emphasized with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years industrial control panel/system design experience.
• 1+ year PLC & HMI programming.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software and documentation.
• Able to design safety circuits and drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of electrical control panel and automation system design.
• Produce high-quality documentation, BOMs and specs.
• Create electrical schematics using CAD tools and software.
• Test, commission and troubleshoot systems with customers.
• Support internal teams and provide on-site assistance as needed.
• Occasional UK site visits for installation and commissioning.

Skills

Strong electrical/control systems

PLC & HMI programming

Electrical CAD software

Servo motors and drives

Safety circuits design

Electrical documentation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Controls qualification

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

E-Plan

SEE

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Control Systems Design Engineer

Control Systems Design Engineer required to join a well-established, growing engineering business designing and manufacturing bespoke automation and control systems for FMCG, food & beverage, packaging, filling and wider process industries. You'll work in a friendly, highly technical team where your contribution genuinely matters and you'll enjoy varied projects, and strong progression opportunities. Excellent employee benefits including bonus scheme, Pension, Private healthcare (contributory), supportive and friendly team where your contribution genuinely matters.

The Control Systems Design Engineer Role You'll take ownership of electrical control panel and automation system design, producing high-quality documentation and supporting internal teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical schematics using CAD (AutoCAD Electrical, E-Plan, SEE, SolidWorks Electrical)
• Designing control systems: mains protection, 24VDC circuits, PLCs, I/O, sensors, motors, drives, safety circuits
• Interpreting URS documents and asking the right technical questions
• Specifying/configuring motors & drives (Induction, VFD, Servo)
• Writing/testing basic PLC & HMI programmes
• Designing safety circuits
• Creating BOMs, FDS, technical specs and construction files
• Updating installation/operation manuals
• Component research & supplier liaison
• Testing, commissioning, troubleshooting & customer support
• Occasional UK site visits

Essential Requirements

• Strong electrical/control systems background
• Electrical/Controls qualification (Apprenticeship, BTEC, ONC, HNC, HND, Degree)
• 8+ years industrial control panel/system design experience
• 1+ year PLC & HMI programming
• Highly proficient in electrical CAD software
• Able to design safety circuits and set up servo motors, drives & VFDs
• Good mechanical/electrical/pneumatic understanding
• Excellent accuracy, detail orientation and professionalism
• Warm, helpful personality - essential for the team culture

Desirable Requirements

• Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLC editing, robotics/camera systems, mechanical engineering knowledge, machine-build experience, EX/CompEx/ATEX.

Salary

£50000 - £54000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare

Benefits

Bonus scheme, Pension, Private healthcare (contributory)

Location

Barnsley, England, Yorkshire & The Humber

Contract

Permanent