Lead Control Sytstems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing, sustainability-focused technology company as a Lead Electrical Design & Control Systems Engineer in Oxfordshire. This role involves leading the design and delivery of innovative electrical and control systems for industrial applications. With significant growth potential, this position is ideal for candidates looking to elevate their careers in a highly collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Equity/Growth share options

Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)

25 days holiday

Flexible hybrid working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical hardware design for industrial machinery.
• Proficient in PLC programming using CODESYS and Schneider Machine Expert.
• Familiar with EU/UK machinery safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for electrical design and control systems development.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate control logic.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, risk assessments, and validation plans.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

PLC programming

Collaboration

2D Electrical Design

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HND in Automation

Apprenticeship in related discipline

Tools

CODESYS

Schneider Machine Expert

Solidworks

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Electrical Design & Control Systems Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire – 2 days on-site, 3 days remote

Industry: Industrial Automation

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A fast-growing, sustainability-focused technology company is looking for a Lead Electrical Design & Control Systems Engineer to take ownership of the electrical and control systems across their range of innovative, in-house developed systems. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of environmentally impactful industrial solutions within a small, collaborative engineering team. Huge growth potential and the ideal opportunity for someone looking to take a step up into their first Lead position.

The Role

You’ll lead the design, development, and delivery of electrical and control systems used in complex electro-mechanical products that serve industrial customers across the UK and Europe. The systems are programmed using Schneider-based PLCs, and you’ll play a key role in both supporting live deployments and driving future design innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for electrical design and control systems development
• Design hardware for automated systems including cabinet layouts, safety, compliance calculations, and 2D drawings
• Develop and maintain PLC code and associated control systems (CODESYS, Ladder, FBD, ST)
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate control logic into system builds
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site system issues as needed (UK and Europe travel required occasionally)
• Work with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Ensure adherence to relevant safety regulations and compliance standards
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, risk assessments, and validation plans

Your Profile

• Degree, HND or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline
• Strong experience in electrical hardware design for industrial machinery (Control panel and cabinet build)
• Proficient in PLC programming, specifically using CODESYS and Schneider Machine Expert
• Familiar with EU/UK machinery safety and electrical equipment regulations
• Excellent communicator with a hands-on, collaborative approach
• Able to interpret P&IDs and produce clear documentation and reports
• 2D Electrical Design experience - ideally Solidworks

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Equity/Growth share options (post-qualifying period)
• Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
• 25 days holiday
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Excellent professional development opportunities in a mission-driven team

This is a unique opportunity to join an agile, purpose-led engineering team working on real-world sustainability challenges through hardware innovation.