Control Systems Design Engineer – On-site Automation Specialist

Workforce Staffing; Charlton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing in Droitwich Spa is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to lead control system design, electrical panels and automation projects across the full product lifecycle—from concept to commissioning.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, hands-on controls experience, and strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, CAD software, and change control. You will collaborate with manufacturing and project teams to deliver robust, standards-compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation Engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial controls, automation or control panel design.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, PLCs, HMIs and control systems.
• Experience with CAD/electrical design software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks Electrical).
• Experience with engineering change control, BOM management and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Design Authority for controls engineering projects.
• Design control panels, electrical schematics and control systems.
• Develop and review PLC, HMI and automation solutions.
• Produce and review P&IDs, schematics, BOMs, sequences of operation and technical documentation.
• Manage drawing revisions and Engineering Change Control.
• Maintain accurate BOMs, routing information and technical documentation.
• Support FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to production.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Support NPI, DFMA, value engineering and product standardisation.
• Work closely with customers, manufacturing, project management and engineering teams.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions and manufacturing standards.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and delivery requirements.

Skills

PLC/HMI control systems

Electrical schematics

CAD/Electrical design software

Lean Manufacturing/DFMA

ISO 9001 knowledge

Project management

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Electrical Engineering / Control Systems / Automation

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Workforce Staffing in Droitwich Spa is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to lead control system design, electrical panels and automation projects across the full product lifecycle—from concept to commissioning.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, hands-on controls experience, and strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, CAD software, and change control. You will collaborate with manufacturing and project teams to deliver robust, standards-compliant solutions.