Control Systems Engineer - PLC & Panel Design

EXHEAT; Watton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EXHEAT is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop control systems for large scale electrical process heaters. You will review client specifications, produce AutoCAD Electrical schematics, and ensure documentation complies with project and QA standards.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Drafting, Purchasing and Production teams, support PLC programming, and assist during FAT and commissioning to achieve timely panel releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in electrical control system design and hazardous area projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review client specifications and quotations for control panels.
• Produce AutoCAD Electrical schematics and general arrangement diagrams.
• Coordinate documentation with heater design documents and QA processes.
• Issue documentation to document control and internal control departments.
• Assist Project Manager with design queries during the approval period.
• Incorporate client feedback and update drawings accordingly.
• Compile bill of materials and prepare components for purchasing.
• Support the production team during panel build and testing.
• Assist with PLC programming and software-based components for testing and commissioning.
• Support FAT activities and enable timely release of control panels.
• Prepare AS BUILT documentation for the data book (BOM, CRM, etc.).
• Provide technical support for EX Services on site during installation/commissioning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming

Job description

EXHEAT is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop control systems for large scale electrical process heaters. You will review client specifications, produce AutoCAD Electrical schematics, and ensure documentation complies with project and QA standards.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Drafting, Purchasing and Production teams, support PLC programming, and assist during FAT and commissioning to achieve timely panel releases.