Controls Design Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Newmarket seeks a Controls Design Engineer to design and develop high-quality electrical control systems. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, expertise in PLC and HMI programming, and a relevant engineering degree. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £55,000, along with relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 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 (Schneider).
• Experience with Codesys platform is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical/ machinery legislation and British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing electrical control systems.
• Producing software for PLC, HMI, and other devices.
• Creating technical documentation including schematics and BOMs.
• Conducting functional tests and reliability tests.
• Ensuring compliance in international markets.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Software for PLC, HMI

Technical documentation

Data analysis

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Eplan Pro Panel

AutoCAD electrical

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join a well established an 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.

As a key member of their dynamic engineering team, you will be designing and developing high quality, innovative, reliable, compliant and commercially competitive electrical control systems with intuitive, engaging interfaces.

Controls Design Engineer

GBP40,000 - GBP55,000 + relocation assistance

Suffolk. Ref: 21435

Controls Design Engineer - The Role

• Designing and developing high quality and reliable electrical control systems with engaging interfaces
• 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 tests, 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 (Schneider)
• Experience with Codesys platform is highly desirable
• Experience in the use of SolidWorks Electrical, Eplan Pro Panel, or AutoCAD electrical is desirable
• Knowledge of electrical/ machinery legislation, British Standards, European and International standards would be an advantage
• 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 more information contact Sharon Hill