Electrical & Controls Project Engineer – Onsite

Cranleigh Scientific; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Scientific seeks an Electrical & Controls Project Engineer (onsite) to lead electrical/control projects in Cambridgeshire. You will support maintenance, project, and process activities, delivering improvements to safety, reliability and production performance.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to design specifications, maintain documentation, and drive projects from concept to implementation, ensuring minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical controls and instrumentation within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLC systems (Rockwell Logix 5000/500) and RSView.
• Experience with industrial drives such as Allen-Bradley and ABB.
• Familiarity with SIL/Safety PLCs and ATEX requirements.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HAZOP and FMEA risk assessments.
• CAD skills with AutoCAD or EPLAN.
• Project planning and schedule management to minimise production disruption.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and controls projects from concept through to implementation.
• Support maintenance, project, and process activities to improve safety and production efficiency.
• Develop electrical and control system specifications for manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support equipment breakdowns and help restore production efficiently.
• Participate in the technical support call-out rota.
• Identify and implement control system improvements across the site.
• Plan and manage project schedules while minimising disruption to production.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Logix 5000/500

RSView

Allen-Bradley drives

ABB drives

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Cranleigh Scientific seeks an Electrical & Controls Project Engineer (onsite) to lead electrical/control projects in Cambridgeshire. You will support maintenance, project, and process activities, delivering improvements to safety, reliability and production performance.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to design specifications, maintain documentation, and drive projects from concept to implementation, ensuring minimal downtime.