Design Engineer - Level I

Technosoft Engineering; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Hardware Engineer specializing in controls and instrumentation. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience, strong skills in PLC programming, and a B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or ENTC. Key responsibilities include designing control systems, participating in engineering projects, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects both in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in hardware engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems.
• Familiarity with electrical legislation and compliance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission control systems including variable speed motors.
• Participate in engineering projects and interact with customers.
• Test, diagnose, and rectify faults in products.
• Ensure designs meet legislative requirements.
• Create system specifications and test documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

Panel Designing

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan

Education

B.E. / B.Tech – Electrical/ENTC

Job description

Job title: Hardware Engineer (Controls Instrumentation)

Experience required: 5 years to 8 years

Qualification required: B.E. / B.Tech – Electrical/ENTC

Job Location: UK (Long term assignment)

Must to have skills: PLC programming, Panel Designing, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, Eplan

Job Responsibilities

• Design, development, and commissioning of control systems, including variable speed motors and drives, PLC based test systems, PID diagrams
• Actively participate in engineering projects including interaction with customers and internal departments as required.
• Test, diagnose and rectify faults to validate products
• Ensure designs meet legislative requirements
• Creation of system specifications and test documentation to a high standard
• Assist with commissioning of systems both in-house and at customer sites within UK and internationally

Desired

• Industrial communication protocols e.g. ProfiNET, EtherNetIP, EtherCAT, CAN; Modbus TCP
• Industrial wiring and switchgear, design and selection techniques
• Industrial sensors e.g. encoders, transducers for pressure, flow, temperature etc.
• Cable types and selection for industrial applications
• PID diagrams and translation to control systems
• Power sources and integration for test applications
• Electrical legislation and compliance techniques UKCA, CE, UL, CSA
• Industrial safety standards and design e.g. ISO 13849, IEC 61508
• ATEX standards and design
• EMC standards and design
• Control loop design e.g. PID