Controls Design Engineer - Industrial Automation & Safety

IDEX; Evesham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Matcon is seeking a experienced Controls Design Engineer to design and develop electrical, pneumatic and safety systems for powder handling and processing equipment. You will create compliant, manufacturable solutions and ensure ISO 12100/13849-1 compliance across projects.

You will collaborate with Mechanical, Operations and Software teams to deliver robust control architectures, technical documentation and design standards. Some travel to support global markets may be required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in controls design for industrial machinery or process systems.
• Experience with ATEX/hazarded area applications and compliance.
• Ability to produce technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with ISO 12100/ISO 13849-1 and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and pneumatic control system concepts for new and existing equipment.
• Prepare detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts and manufacturing documentation.
• Design control panel architectures for UK/European/NA markets.
• Develop network architectures (Ethernet/IP, Profinet) and select components.
• Produce FDS and maintain design templates and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to Software Engineers and technicians.
• Support new product development and customer requirements.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Electrical design

Pneumatic design

AutoCAD Electrical

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Engineering quality

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

IDEX Matcon is seeking a experienced Controls Design Engineer to design and develop electrical, pneumatic and safety systems for powder handling and processing equipment. You will create compliant, manufacturable solutions and ensure ISO 12100/13849-1 compliance across projects.

You will collaborate with Mechanical, Operations and Software teams to deliver robust control architectures, technical documentation and design standards. Some travel to support global markets may be required.