Lead Control & Automation Design Engineer

Kinetic Plc; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Kinetic Plc is seeking an experienced Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer to lead the design of electrical control panels and automation systems for bespoke projects across FMCG and process industries.

You will produce high-quality technical documentation and support both internal teams and customers, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery. The role offers real career progression within a stable, growing business.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical/control systems background.
• Electrical or Controls qualification (Apprenticeship, BTEC, ONC, HNC, HND, Degree).
• Minimum 8 years industrial experience in control panel/system design.
• Minimum 1 year PLC & HMI programming experience.
• Highly proficient in electrical CAD software.
• Able to design safety circuits.
• Able to set up servo motors, drives and VFDs; understands mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components.
• Strong MS Word/Excel skills.
• Excellent accuracy and detail orientation; professional.
• Fluent English & right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels and automation systems and produce high quality documentation.
• Support internal teams and customers with technical input and troubleshooting.
• Create and check BOMs; update installation and operation manuals.

Skills

Electrical background

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical CAD software

Safety circuits design

Servo drives & motors

Documentation skills

Education

Electrical or Controls qualification

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SEE Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Kinetic Plc is seeking an experienced Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer to lead the design of electrical control panels and automation systems for bespoke projects across FMCG and process industries.

You will produce high-quality technical documentation and support both internal teams and customers, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery. The role offers real career progression within a stable, growing business.