Electrical & Controls Project Engineer – Manufacturing Automation

Hexcel; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking an Electrical and Controls Project Engineer for our Duxford site in the UK. The role focuses on leading electrical/control system projects for manufacturing equipment, creating documentation, and coordinating with stakeholders to minimize downtime.

The candidate should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, have manufacturing experience, and be familiar with PLCs (Rockwell Logix 5000/500, RSView), safety systems, and industrial drives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with electrical controls/instrumentation focus.
• Experience in manufacturing or process environments.
• Knowledge of PLC systems (Rockwell Logix 5000/500, RSView).
• Understanding of safety systems (SIL, Safety PLCs).
• Knowledge of industrial drives (Allen Bradley, ABB).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills (4-20mA loops, controllers).
• Familiarity with risk assessment methods (HAZOP, FMEA).
• Understanding of ATEX, commissioning, and machine safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, project, and process activities to improve safety and production efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement projects from concept through to electrical and control system specifications for manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support site breakdowns and restore production in a timely manner.
• Participate in technical support call-out rota to minimise downtime.
• Propose and implement control system improvements across the site.
• Plan and manage project timelines, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Communicate project progress effectively to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Fault finding

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Logix 5000/500

RSView

Allen Bradley

ABB

AutoCAD

EPlan

Job description

Hexcel is seeking an Electrical and Controls Project Engineer for our Duxford site in the UK. The role focuses on leading electrical/control system projects for manufacturing equipment, creating documentation, and coordinating with stakeholders to minimize downtime.

The candidate should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, have manufacturing experience, and be familiar with PLCs (Rockwell Logix 5000/500, RSView), safety systems, and industrial drives.