Controls Design Engineer

Automation Experts; Clare; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Automation Experts in Suffolk is seeking a Senior Controls Design Engineer to lead the design and development of automated machinery projects. You will create high-quality electrical control systems with intuitive interfaces, guiding projects from concept to implementation in a global manufacturing context.

The role requires strong PLC and HMI programming skills, familiarity with Codesys, and experience using SolidWorks Electrical or Eplan Pro Panel.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience designing industrial equipment.
• Confidence with complex PLC and HMI programming.
• Codesys experience is highly desirable.
• Experience using SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN Pro Panel, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of electrical/machinery legislation and international standards.
• Familiar with design for assembly and serviceability.
• Experience gathering data for user feedback.
• MRP, BOMs and product data management systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Focus on R&D of new innovative solutions.
• Advise and implement features including Industrial PC, Cloud and AI strategies.
• Design and develop high quality electrical control systems.
• Produce, manage and maintain software for PLC, HMI and other devices.
• Create clear technical documentation (schematics, drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams).
• Design and conduct functional and reliability tests and user trials.
• Ensure electrical and controls compliance in international markets.
• Investigate change requests through a methodical approach.
• Pursue continuous improvement of reliability and durability for warranty support.
• Provide electrical engineering design support across the business.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial equipment design

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Codesys

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN Pro Panel

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Controls Design Engineer to join a well established and successful manufacturing business based in Suffolk.

They are a global leader, their machines are the system of choice for many well known sports facilities worldwide. Offering their employees a supportive and collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Employee's also have the chance to contribute to sustainability initiatives and industry-leading projects that make a global impact

Senior Control Systems Design Engineer

£50,000 - £70,000 + Relocation Assistance

Suffolk. Ref: 21435

As the Senior Controls Design Engineer, a key member of their dynamic engineering team, you will be leading the design and development of automated machinery projects. This business offer high quality, innovative, reliable, compliant and commercially competitive electrical control systems with intuitive, engaging interfaces.

Controls Design Engineer - The Role:

• Focus on research and development of new innovative solutions
• Advise and implement additional features including Industrial PC, Cloud and AI strategies
• Design and develop high quality and reliable electrical control systems
• Producing, managing and maintaining reliable software for PLC, HMI and other devices
• Creating clear and accurate technical documentation (including schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring diagrams)
• Designing and conducting practical functional and reliability tests and user trials
• Ensuring electrical and controls compliance in international markets
• Investigating change requests using a thorough and methodical approach
• Continuous improvement of reliability and durability to support best in class warranty
• Providing electrical engineering design support to the rest of the business

Controls Design Engineer - The Person:

• Degree educated in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role designing industrial equipment
• Confidence with complex PLC and HMI programming
• Experience with Codesys platform is highly desirable
• Experience in the use of SolidWorks Electrical, Eplan Pro Panel, or AutoCAD electrical
• Knowledge of electrical/ machinery legislation, BS, EU and International standards adv.
• Familiar with design for assembly and design for serviceability
• Experience of using programs to gather, manipulate and analyse data for user feedback
• Sound knowledge of MRP, BOMs and product data management systems

For further information call Sharon Hill.