Electrical Design & Controls Engineer

Morgan McKinley (South West); Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking an Electrical Design & Controls Engineer in Oxfordshire to design, build, and deploy control systems for automation machinery. You will manage projects from AutoCAD schematics to shop-floor testing and site commissioning.

The role requires 3+ years in electrical/controls design for industrial automation, proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, knowledge of safety standards and protocols (Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP), and a UK driving licence; overseas site

Qualifications

• 3+ years 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.

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

Electrical design

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Safety standards

Robotics/motion control

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

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

• 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