Electrical Controls Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A stable manufacturing company based in Keynsham is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer. This role involves developing equipment concepts and producing detailed designs including general arrangements and PLC code. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of electrical design experience, demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, and have a strong background in PLC-based systems. You will work Monday to Friday with flexibility in start and finish times and enjoy benefits like pension and 33 days holiday.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension

Sick pay

Parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical design experience.
• Proven experience in using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with RS Logix and Siemens control systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical information, designs, BOM, PLC and HMI code.
• Test and commission electrical and associated mechanical systems.
• Maintain technical records throughout the project duration.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC based switchgear and control systems

Programming of servo motion systems

Knowledge of CE Marking legislation

Continuous improvement techniques

Education

BSc level or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer

Salary £55,000, Keynsham, BS31, 33 days holiday, pension, sick pay, parking, Monday to Friday 37 hour week, potential for flexible start and finish times, Permanent role.

A great opportunity to join a friendly and stable manufacturing company due to promotion, as electrical controls engineer, developing equipment concepts that can be built and commissioned safely and effectively. Producing general arrangements, material schedules, detail drawings, panel layouts, PLC, Servo, Robot and HMI code to meet the requirements of the specification. Reports to the lead electrical controls engineer.

Responsibilities

• Producing technical information, designs, BOM, PLC and HMI code
• Associated schedules, documents, ISO requirements, specifications and standards relating to the contract brief
• Testing and commissioning of the electrical and associated mechanical systems
• Deal with specifiers and suppliers
• Resolve problems and provide solutions for deficiencies in the design brief and understanding of relevant technologies
• Maintain competitiveness by ensuring drawings and software is produced within the timeframes indicated and projects are delivered to timescale and budget
• Ensure technical co-ordination with all other internal and external contacts
• Maintain all technical records throughout the duration of the contract
• Visit customers on a world-wide basis, as required, to help achieve sales, support aftermarket, resolve problems, and Install & Commission machines
• Visit companies abroad as required to support aftermarket, resolve problems and test machines
• Ensure statutory and company procedures and practices are maintained
• Work with and support other departments to ensure business objectives are achieved
• Compliance with all current H & S legislation

Requirements

• Educated to BSc level or equivalent level
• 5+ years in electrical design
• Proven experience of using AutoCAD Electrical
• Experienced with PLC based switchgear and control systems, using RS Logix and Siemens
• Strong bias towards the programming & test of servo motion and robotic handling systems
• Working knowledge of CE Marking legislation
• Understanding of continuous improvement techniques
• Knowledge of the packaging machinery sector is of particular interest
• Current driving license and passport, prepared to travel

Benefits

Job title: electrical controls engineer

Salary: £55,000 annually

Benefits: 33 days holiday, pension, sick pay, parking

Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hour week, potential for flexible start and finish times

Location: Keynsham, BS31

Duration: Permanent role

Please apply for this role through the job board or apply direct to [e-mail] or for further information, please call Adam on 0117 934 9770.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.