Electrical & Controls Project Engineer - Onsite Lead

Cranleigh Scientific Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Scientific Ltd is seeking an Electrical & Controls Project Engineer I to join our client in Cambridgeshire. You will lead electrical and control system projects from concept through implementation, supporting maintenance and process engineering to minimise downtime.

The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering, hands-on PLC experience (Rockwell Logix), and familiarity with safety systems (SIL, Safety PLCs) and industry standards (ATEX).

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical controls and instrumentation in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLC systems including Rockwell Logix 5000/500 and RSView.
• Understanding of SIL, Safety PLCs and ATEX requirements.
• Experience with industrial drives (Allen Bradley, ABB).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with 4–20mA loops.
• Familiarity with HAZOP and FMEA methodologies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and controls projects from concept to implementation.
• Support maintenance, project and process activities to improve safety and efficiency.
• Develop electrical and control system specifications for equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical, instrumentation and control documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Support equipment breakdowns and 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 with minimal production disruption.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Controls engineering

Fault finding

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Logix 5000/500

RSView

Allen-Bradley drives

ABB drives

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Cranleigh Scientific Ltd is seeking an Electrical & Controls Project Engineer I to join our client in Cambridgeshire. You will lead electrical and control system projects from concept through implementation, supporting maintenance and process engineering to minimise downtime.

The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering, hands-on PLC experience (Rockwell Logix), and familiarity with safety systems (SIL, Safety PLCs) and industry standards (ATEX).