Controls / Automation Design Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Controls / Automation Design Engineer in Lincoln, UK for a 6‑month contract. You will build a robust AutoCAD symbol library and templates for controls and automation, with emphasis on standardised designs and accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong AutoCAD experience, familiarity with ControlLogix and Siemens PCS7/Step 7, and a methodical approach to engineering design.

Qualifications

• Strong AutoCAD experience required.
• Experience in an engineering design environment.
• Understanding of automation and control panel design.
• Ability to create, modify, and maintain AutoCAD drawings, symbols, and templates.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to engineering design.
• Ability to interpret technical information and translate requirements into accurate designs.
• Experience with engineering standards and standardised design processes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple design activities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with wider engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop a new AutoCAD symbol library for controls and automation applications.
• Develop symbols and design content for equipment such as ControlLogix, PCS7, Step 7 TIA, Fire & Gas equipment, etc.
• Create new standard designs and templates within AutoCAD.
• Update and maintain existing AutoCAD standards and design templates.
• Convert existing standard junction box designs into AutoCAD.
• Support the development and standardisation of controls and automation design documentation.
• Ensure drawings and design outputs are accurate and produced to required engineering standards.
• Work with engineering and controls/automation teams to translate requirements into effective AutoCAD solutions.
• Review existing designs and identify opportunities for standardisation and improvement.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and design records.
• Ensure all design work is completed accurately and to agreed timescales.

Skills

Strong AutoCAD experience

Automation & control panel design

Translate requirements into designs

Attention to detail

Independent work with team support

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell / ControlLogix

Siemens PCS7

Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal

Job description

Controls / Automation Design Engineer

Location: Lincoln, UK
Contract Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6 Months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Controls / Automation Design Engineer to support the development and standardisation of controls and automation design documentation. This role is ideal for an experienced design engineer with strong AutoCAD skills and an understanding of automation and control panel design.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop a new AutoCAD symbol library for controls and automation applications.
• Develop symbols and design content for equipment such as:
  • ControlLogix
  • PCS7
  • Step 7 TIA
  • Fire & Gas equipment
  • Vibration monitoring systems
  • Terminals
  • Circuit breakers
• Create new standard designs and templates within AutoCAD.
• Update and maintain existing AutoCAD standards and design templates.
• Convert existing standard junction box designs into AutoCAD.
• Support the development and standardisation of controls and automation design documentation.
• Ensure drawings and design outputs are accurate, consistent, and produced to required engineering standards.
• Work with engineering and controls/automation teams to understand design requirements and translate them into effective AutoCAD solutions.
• Review existing designs and identify opportunities for standardisation and improvement.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and design records.
• Ensure all design work is completed accurately and to agreed timescales.
• Support the wider engineering team with controls and automation design activities as required.

Requirements

• Strong AutoCAD experience - essential.
• Previous experience working within an engineering design environment.
• Understanding of automation and control panel design.
• Ability to create, modify, and maintain AutoCAD drawings, symbols, and templates.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to engineering design.
• Ability to interpret technical information and translate requirements into accurate design outputs.
• Experience working with engineering standards and standardised design processes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple design activities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider engineering teams.

Desirable Experience

• Industrial automation
• Controls engineering
• Control panel design
• Electrical engineering design
• PLC systems
• Rockwell / ControlLogix
• Siemens PCS7
• Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal
• Fire & Gas systems
• Vibration monitoring systems
• Junction box design
• Termination and circuit breaker design
• Turbine or rotating equipment environments
• Power generation
• Heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing

The Role

You will join an established engineering environment, supporting the development of controls and automation design standards for a major turbine manufacturing operation. A key focus will be creating a robust and standardised AutoCAD library and suite of templates for future controls and automation design activities. This role suits an engineer who is highly proficient in AutoCAD, has strong attention to detail, and enjoys creating structured, standardised design solutions. The ability to work independently, understand technical requirements, and deliver accurate design work to agreed deadlines is essential.