Electrical Controls Engineer for X-ray Inspection Systems

Mane Contract Services; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Electrical Controls Systems Engineer to join its engineering team. You will design, develop and maintain electrical control systems, including PLC programming and HMI development, across the full product lifecycle.

The role involves creating electrical drawings, BOMs, supporting manufacturing, commissioning at sites, and driving continuous improvement, with travel for commissioning and support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Approx. 2–3 years in a relevant engineering role
• Experience with PLC programming platforms such as Studio 5000 or CoDeSys
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems and PLC controllers
• Experience programming VFDs or servo drives within Rockwell environments
• Experience with electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN or SolidWorks Electrical
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an engineering team
• Willingness to travel for commissioning, installation and technical support when required

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical specifications and customer requirements to support engineering designs
• Produce and maintain electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Manage electrical BOMs and engineering design revisions
• Develop and update PLC code using Studio 5000 and CoDeSys
• Design, configure and programme HMI screens
• Support engineering change requests and maintain accurate design records
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, production and commissioning teams
• Assist with installation, testing and commissioning of equipment at factory and customer sites
• Support R&D activities and the introduction of new technologies
• Help transition new products from design into manufacturing
• Support design verification and validation through testing, simulation and analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reduce costs and optimise designs
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality procedures and health and safety requirements

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical control systems

HMI development

VFDs/servo drives

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

CoDeSys

AutoCAD

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Mane Contract Services in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Electrical Controls Systems Engineer to join its engineering team. You will design, develop and maintain electrical control systems, including PLC programming and HMI development, across the full product lifecycle.

The role involves creating electrical drawings, BOMs, supporting manufacturing, commissioning at sites, and driving continuous improvement, with travel for commissioning and support.