Electrical Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Commissioning

Mane Contract Services; Biddulph; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane? Electrical Controls Systems Engineer position in Stoke-on-Trent focuses on designing and validating electrical control systems for advanced inspection equipment. You will develop PLC code, create electrical drawings, and support the transition of designs into manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on programming with Studio 5000 or CoDeSys, HMIs, BOM management, and collaboration with manufacturing and R&D to enhance performance and enable new technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• 2–3 years' engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC programming platforms Studio 5000 or CoDeSys.
• Experience with electrical CAD tools AutoCAD, EPLAN or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and support.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specifications and customer requirements to support designs.
• Produce and maintain electrical drawings and documentation.
• Manage BOMs and engineering design revisions.
• Develop PLC code using Studio 5000 or CoDeSys.
• Design and program HMI screens.
• Support manufacturing, production and commissioning teams.
• Assist with installation, testing and commissioning at sites.
• Support R&D and integration of new technologies.
• Help transition new products from design to manufacturing.
• Verify designs through testing, simulation, and analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with standards and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical control systems

PLC programming

VFDs/Servo drives

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Studio 5000

CoDeSys

AutoCAD

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Mane? Electrical Controls Systems Engineer position in Stoke-on-Trent focuses on designing and validating electrical control systems for advanced inspection equipment. You will develop PLC code, create electrical drawings, and support the transition of designs into manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on programming with Studio 5000 or CoDeSys, HMIs, BOM management, and collaboration with manufacturing and R&D to enhance performance and enable new technologies.