Lead Electrical Design + Control Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability manufacturer in the Oxford area is seeking a Lead Electrical Design + Control Systems Engineer. This role involves spearheading innovative electrical design projects, maintaining PLC strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With opportunities for career progression and involvement in exciting projects, this position is ideal for enthusiastic and skilled engineers.

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH

Company events

Annual Bonuses

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Free Parking

Training and Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and design is essential.
• CODESYS experience is vital.

Responsibilities

• Spearheading electrical and automation design efforts.
• Maintaining and evolving programmable control strategies (PLC).
• Identifying and resolving faults in electronic and automation setups.

Skills

PLC programming

CODESYS

Technical writing

Hands-on electrical engineering skills

Education

Degree (BSc / BEng / HND) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schneider Machine Expert

Job description

Job Description

Lead Electrical Design + Control Systems Engineer - Oxford

£50,000 - £60,000 | 25 days holiday + BH | Company events | Annual Bonuses | Health and Wellbeing Programme

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Electrical Design + Control Systems Engineer to join a UK sustainability manufacturer in the Oxford area.

With no day ever being the same, the Lead Electrical Design + Control Systems Engineer will be at the centre of innovative and exciting projects. With the support of a growing company, you will have opportunities for long-term progression and career development.

The Senior Mechanical Designer Engineer role will involve:

1. Spearheading electrical and automation design efforts within a focused engineering group creating tailored technology solutions for clients.
2. Maintaining and evolving programmable control strategies (PLC) in collaboration with internal teams and end users.
3. Preparing and updating system-level documentation, including schematics, control logic data, and operating procedures, as needed.
4. Contributing to risk assessments related to environmental and operational safety aspects of delivered systems.
5. Assisting in evaluating systems against applicable technical standards and industry requirements.
6. Identifying and resolving faults in electronic and automation setups to support system robustness and reliability.
7. Liaising with external partners and component providers to support system integration and product delivery.
8. Working within set timelines to meet project goals and support broader engineering objectives.
9. Aiding in the development of validation protocols for electrical elements within the company's product range.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Degree (BSc / BEng / HND) in Electrical Engineering
• Proficiency in PLC programming, design, and innovation
• CODESYS experience is vital
• Knowledge of industry-specific safety regulations
• Experience using Schneider Machine Expert
• High standard of technical writing and presentation skills
• Good hands-on electrical engineering skills are beneficial

Package and Benefits:

• £50,000 - £60,000
• 25 days + BH
• Company events
• Annual Bonuses
• Free Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Training and Progression opportunities

If you are interested in this position, please click 'apply'.

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