Controls & Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Health Insurance

Pension

33 Days Holiday

Chartered Engineer development

CPD programme

Job summary

Automation Experts in Oxfordshire is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems and panel layouts for bespoke industrial automation and machine vision equipment.

You will produce schematics and wiring diagrams with AutoCAD Electrical, specify components and safety features, and support build, testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery or automation.
• Strong AutoCAD Electrical experience.
• Experience producing electrical schematics, panel layouts and manufacturing documentation.
• Good understanding of industrial electrical components, machine safety and control panel design.
• Knowledge of industrial networks such as Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP or IO-Link.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and panel layouts for bespoke industrial automation and machine vision equipment
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and terminal plans using AutoCAD Electrical
• Specify electrical, control and safety components for automation machinery
• Prepare technical documentation including electrical drawings, process flow diagrams and control system architecture
• Work closely with Mechanical Design and Applications Engineers to deliver projects on time and to specification
• Coordinate with suppliers and support component selection throughout project delivery
• Support electrical panel build, machine wiring and electrical testing during manufacture
• Support ongoing improvements and modifications to existing automation systems

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial automation

Machine vision

Panel layouts

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Profinet

Profibus

EtherNet/IP

IO-Link

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

£45-55k + Company Performance Bonus + Health Insurance + Pension

33 Days Holiday + Chartered Engineer Development

Oxfordshire. Ref: 24401

Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:

• Design electrical systems and panel layouts for bespoke industrial automation and machine vision equipment
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and terminal plans using AutoCAD Electrical
• Specify electrical, control and safety components for automation machinery
• Prepare technical documentation including electrical drawings, process flow diagrams and control system architecture
• Work closely with Mechanical Design and Applications Engineers to deliver projects on time and to specification
• Coordinate with suppliers and support component selection throughout project delivery
• Support electrical panel build, machine wiring and electrical testing during manufacture
• Support ongoing improvements and modifications to existing automation systems

Electrical Design Engineer – What We're Looking For:

• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, automation or special purpose equipment
• Strong AutoCAD Electrical experience (or equivalent electrical CAD package)
• Experience producing electrical schematics, panel layouts and manufacturing documentation
• Good understanding of industrial electrical components, machine safety and control panel design
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP or IO-Link
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a logical and methodical approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team

Desirable Experience:

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of robotics and automated machinery
• Basic PLC fault-finding and commissioning experience
• Full UK Driving Licence - c5% of your time will be spent on client sites in the UK

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge Machine Vision, Automation and Smart Manufacturing projects
• Operate from one of the UK's premier science and innovation hubs.
• Support towards IET Chartered Engineer status through a structured CPD programme
• Performance-related bonus, Company Health Insurance and Pension
• Collaborate with experienced engineers developing advanced automation technology for global manufacturers
• Excellent opportunities for technical development and long-term career progression

Located in Oxfordshire, this role would be commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Abingdon, Wantage, Newbury, Swindon and surrounding areas.