Electrical Controls Engineer - Bespoke Automation & Robotics

Reevr Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a growing automation business. You will design, develop and deliver machine control systems for bespoke equipment across multiple industries, producing detailed ePlan documentation and managing panel builds.

You will apply your knowledge of electrical safety standards, select components and support procurement, while travelling to install and service systems at customer sites as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience designing electrical and safety systems for automated machinery.
• Experience carrying out machine risk assessments; SISTEMA knowledge advantageous.
• Essential experience using ePlan electrical design software.
• PLC programming experience with platforms such as Siemens, Omron, B&R or Rockwell advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing machine control system solutions for special purpose automation equipment.
• Producing detailed electrical documentation using ePlan, including circuit diagrams, control panel designs and bills of materials.
• Designing electrical systems in line with machinery directives and safety standards.
• Selecting and specifying electrical components and supporting procurement activities.
• Delivering electrical control systems, including control panels and machine wiring, within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Supporting and supervising electrical technicians during machine builds.
• Fault finding electrical and safety control systems both in-house and at customer sites.
• Assisting with machine installation, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Supporting customer service requirements, including UK and occasional overseas site visits.
• Developing and improving standardised control system solutions to support efficient project delivery.
• Supporting modifications and enhancements to existing machinery.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Automation machinery

PLC programming

ePlan

Safety standards/CE marking

Risk assessment (SISTEMA)

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

ePlan

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a growing automation business. You will design, develop and deliver machine control systems for bespoke equipment across multiple industries, producing detailed ePlan documentation and managing panel builds.

You will apply your knowledge of electrical safety standards, select components and support procurement, while travelling to install and service systems at customer sites as required.