Control Systems Electrical Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for control panels in Reading, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

You will specify PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors, and develop integrated control systems that align with broader industrial processes. Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN) and knowledge of industry IEC/UL/BS EN standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design and control systems within manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Understanding of IEC/UL/BS EN standards for electrical control panel design.
• ERP systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for control panels per customer specs and industry standards.
• Specify and source components like PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors to optimize performance and cost.
• Develop and integrate control systems with broader industrial processes for seamless functionality.
• Produce design documentation including BOMs, test procedures, and user manuals.
• Collaborate with clients to interpret requirements and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

PLC programming

SCADA

Industrial automation

Microsoft Excel

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Vantage Consulting is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for control panels in Reading, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

You will specify PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors, and develop integrated control systems that align with broader industrial processes. Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN) and knowledge of industry IEC/UL/BS EN standards are essential.