Controls Design Engineer – Automation & Commissioning

TipTopJob; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Disability insurance (DIS)

Lifestyle benefits

Matched pension

Job summary

TipTopJob in Bournemouth is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business. You will design electrical control systems for automated machinery, develop PLC and HMI software, and ensure CE/UKCA compliance across projects.

The role involves creating wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, selecting PLCs and safety equipment, supporting install and commissioning, and collaborating with project, software and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience as controls design engineer.
• Experience creating wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Familiar with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for automated machinery.
• Create wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Develop PLC and HMI software for machine control.
• Ensure CE/UKCA compliance and safety standards.
• Support installation, commissioning, and testing.

Skills

Controls design

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

PLC/SCADA programming

Education

HNC in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks

Job description

TipTopJob in Bournemouth is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business. You will design electrical control systems for automated machinery, develop PLC and HMI software, and ensure CE/UKCA compliance across projects.

The role involves creating wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, selecting PLCs and safety equipment, supporting install and commissioning, and collaborating with project, software and manufacturing teams.