Electrical Controls Design Engineer – PLC/HMI & Robotics

Staffbase Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days annual leave

Benefits

Job summary

Staffbase Recruitment is sourcing an Electrical Design Engineer in the UK. The role focuses on designing new controls for automated machinery and robotics, with 70% office design and 30% field support across UK & Europe.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and drive software controls from customer requirements, upgrading systems and supporting installations and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Candidate has PLC/HMI programming experience and robotics exposure.
• Experience with multiple PLC brands is preferred (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Omron).
• Electrical qualification with up-to-date electrical standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new software controls from customer requirements.
• Upgrade and modify existing control systems to specification.
• Assist with on-site installations and commissioning.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support for customers.
• Engage in plc and HMI programming and project work as needed.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

Education

NVQ 3 in Electrical Engineering

HND in Electrical Engineering

18th edition

Job description

Our client is an established manufacturer of special purpose machinery and due to their continued success Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Electrical Design Engineer.

Salary £45K - £50K Negotiable + Benefits

The successful candidate will be an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with good plc skills.
Time will be split 70% in office design and 30% working in the field supporting installs commissioning etc. etc UK & Europe.

The Role:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will be responsible for the design and development of new controls systems for a wide range of automated machinery and robotics.
Duties will include but is not limited to the following;

Design and develop new software controls from customer requirements
Upgrade and modify existing control systems in accordance with specification
Assist with on-site installations and commissioning
Provide remote and onsite technical support for customers and field engineers
plc & HMI programming
Undertake project work as and when requiredCandidate:

The Electrical Design Engineer will have excellent PLC/HMI programming skills with knowledge of either Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi or Omron plc software.
You will have at least two years experience in a similar role and ideally you will have a good knowledge and understanding of robotic machinery.

You will have a recognised qualification in electrical engineering e.g. NVQ 3, HND, 18th edition.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday 40 hrs

Benefits:

Excellent gross earnings £50K - £55K
33 days annual leave
Benefits
Pension