Electrical Controls Engineer: PLC, CAD & Safety Systems

Optek Systems Inc.; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Humanetics in Abingdon is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to generate documentation, schematics and PLC code for special purpose machinery, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

You will create single-line diagrams, 2D schematics, perform power loading calculations, BOM management, and contribute to safety systems and machine PLCs, coordinating with build teams and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (2:1) or equivalent.
• 3–5 years' hands-on experience in electrical design for machinery.
• PLC programming and machine applications experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems design and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create single-line block diagrams for concept review.
• Produce 2D electrical schematics in CAD.
• Perform power loading and wire rating calculations.
• Manage BOMs and testing of safety systems.
• Design, implement and test machine PLCs and functional safety.
• Select appropriate hardware and cables; generate test/commissioning docs.
• Support technicians during build and commissioning; liaise with other teams.

Skills

Electrical CAD

Schematic design

PLC programming

BOM management

Functional safety

EMC compliance

CNC systems

Teamwork

Documentation generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (2:1)

3–5 years' relevant electrical design experience

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Humanetics in Abingdon is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to generate documentation, schematics and PLC code for special purpose machinery, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

You will create single-line diagrams, 2D schematics, perform power loading calculations, BOM management, and contribute to safety systems and machine PLCs, coordinating with build teams and service.