Electrical Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Loughborough seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to design and develop PLC control systems. Candidates should have strong PLC programming skills, knowledge of electrical design, and experience with robotic machinery. Recognized qualifications in electrical engineering are required. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Excellent basic salary £45K - £55K

33 days annual leave

Pension

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical design and PLC/HMI programming.
• Recognised qualification in electrical engineering (e.g., NVQ 3, HND, 18th edition).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC control systems.
• Upgrade existing control systems as per specifications.
• Assist with on-site installations and commissioning.
• Provide technical support for customers and field engineers.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

HMI programming

Robotic machinery knowledge

Education

NVQ 3 or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Omron

Job description

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 Electrica Controls Engineer.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Electrical Design Controls Engineer with good plc programming and design skills.

The Role:

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

• Electrical 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

Candidate:

The Electrical Controls Engineer will have excellent electrical design and PLC/HMI software writing & programming skills. You will have excellent knowledge of either Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi or Omron plc software.

You will have at least three 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 basic salary £45K - £55K




• 33 days annual leave




• Benefits




• Pension