Electrical Design & Controls Engineer

Morgan McKinley; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an Electrical Design & Controls Engineer in Oxfordshire to design, build, and deploy control systems for turnkey automation projects, from retrofits to new machinery. You will manage full lifecycle from AutoCAD schematics and PLC programming to site commissioning in the UK and overseas.

The role requires 3+ years in electrical/controls design, proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, and knowledge of machinery safety standards and industrial protocols.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in electrical/controls design for industrial automation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical (or equivalent eCAD software).
• Solid understanding of machinery safety standards and industrial protocols (Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, TCP/IP).
• Hands-on diagnostic, build-support, and problem-solving skills.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience with robotics integration or motion control.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Design: Create schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams to EU/UK standards using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Control Systems: Specify electrical components, safety hardware, and industrial communication architecture.
• Programming & Integration: Develop and debug PLC software for automated machinery.
• Build & Commissioning: Support panel wiring, conduct electrical testing, and commission systems at customer sites (UK and overseas).
• Project Support: Coordinate with suppliers, deliver project documentation, and troubleshoot machine builds.

Skills

3+ years exp

AutoCAD Electrical

Machinery safety standards

Profinet

Profibus

EtherNet/IP

IO-Link

TCP/IP

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Design & Controls Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire, UK | Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Industry: Industrial Automation

The Role

We are looking for an Electrical Design & Controls Engineer to design, build, and deploy control systems for everything from compact retro-fit vision kits to complex, turnkey automation machinery. You will manage projects across the full lifecycle from AutoCAD schematics and PLC coding to shop-floor testing and site commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Design: Create schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams to EU/UK standards using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Control Systems: Specify electrical components, safety hardware, and industrial communication architecture.
• Programming & Integration: Develop and debug PLC software for automated machinery.
• Build & Commissioning: Support panel wiring, conduct electrical testing, and commission systems at customer sites (UK and overseas).
• Project Support: Coordinate with suppliers, deliver project documentation, and troubleshoot machine builds.

Requirements

Essential:

• 3+ years' experience in electrical/controls design for industrial automation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical (or equivalent eCAD software).
• Solid understanding of machinery safety standards and industrial protocols (Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, TCP/IP).
• Hands-on diagnostic, build-support, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience with robotics integration or motion control.
• Full UK driving licence.