Lead Electrical & Controls Engineer – Automation & PLCs

One Good Thing; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions

Free OGT subscription

Share options (EMI scheme)

Job summary

A food industry startup in Hitchin is seeking a creative Electrical and Controls Engineer to lead the design of automated systems and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in engineering, particularly in automation and manufacturing, along with strong PLC programming skills. The role offers a chance to impact a fast-growing company focused on innovation, with benefits including 25 days of holiday, pension contributions, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in electrical or controls engineering.
• At least 2 years programming PLC systems.
• Comfortable with electrical design and integration.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics and control logic for machinery.
• Develop and debug PLC code.
• Own testing phases in product development lifecycle.
• Identify and implement hardware or software upgrades.
• Build prototypes and run feasibility tests.
• Maintain accurate production-oriented documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical panel design

Sensor integration

Motor drive configuration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff (TwinCAT)

Job description

A food industry startup in Hitchin is seeking a creative Electrical and Controls Engineer to lead the design of automated systems and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in engineering, particularly in automation and manufacturing, along with strong PLC programming skills. The role offers a chance to impact a fast-growing company focused on innovation, with benefits including 25 days of holiday, pension contributions, and more.