Electrical Controls & Design Engineer

WR Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training and development budget

Job summary

A leading advanced engineering company in South Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Electrical and Controls Design Engineer. This role involves designing and programming industrial automation systems. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in PLC and HMI programming, along with a degree in Electrical Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in PLC and HMI programming within industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of electrical design and control systems.
• Familiar with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet and Profibus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control systems using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Perform full lifecycle programming of PLCs including Allen Bradley and Siemens.
• Support system integration and commissioning on customer sites.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical design

AutoCAD Electrical

Communication protocols

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

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Overview

Senior Electrical and Controls Design Engineer – Industrial Automation

Location: South Oxfordshire

Salary: £55,000 per annum

A leading advanced engineering company working at the forefront of automation and inspection systems is seeking a Senior Electrical and Controls Design Engineer to join its growing team. The company delivers high-precision automated solutions to global manufacturers and operates across a wide range of sectors including automotive, medical, electronics and high-tech production.

This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of factory automation projects, from small retrofits to full turnkey systems. You will be responsible for electrical design, PLC and HMI programming, and commissioning of bespoke automation systems across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control systems using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software
• Full lifecycle programming of PLCs and HMIs, including Allen Bradley and/or Siemens platforms
• Specify and select safety systems, control gear, and industrial electrical components
• Develop technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts to EU standards
• Support system integration and commissioning on customer sites in the UK and overseas
• Work with internal design and applications teams to deliver automation projects to specification and deadline
• Conduct electrical testing, support panel wiring, and contribute to machine build and fault-finding during manufacture

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in PLC and HMI programming within industrial automation
• Strong understanding of electrical design and control systems
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent
• Familiar with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link and TCP/IP
• Experience with electrical panel layout and wiring to EU standards
• Machinery safety awareness or training
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Knowledge of robotics or machine vision systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Company pension
• Training and development budget

If you are looking to be part of a high-tech engineering team delivering cutting-edge automation solutions to leading manufacturers, this role offers the chance to take your career to the next level.

Apply now to find out more.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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