Lead Electrical Design + Control Systems Engineer

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead Point; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK sustainability manufacturer is seeking a Lead Electrical Design + Control Systems Engineer to join their Oxford team. This pivotal role will involve spearheading electrical design projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, offering long-term career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH

Company events

Annual Bonuses

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Free Parking

Training

Progression

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Proficiency in PLC programming required.
• Experience with CODESYS is vital.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead electrical and automation design efforts.
• Maintain and evolve programmable control strategies.
• Identify and resolve faults in electronic setups.

Skills

PLC programming

Design and innovation

Technical writing

Hands-on electrical engineering

Education

Degree BSc / BEng / HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CODESYS

Schnieder Machine Expert

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 in the team 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 in 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:

• Spearhead electrical and automation design efforts within a compact, focused engineering group creating tailored technology solutions for clients.
• Maintain and evolve programmable control strategies (PLC) in collaboration with internal teams and end users.
• Prepare and update system-level documentation, including schematics, control logic data, and operating procedures, as needed.
• Contribute to risk assessments related to environmental and operational safety aspects of delivered systems.
• Assist in evaluating systems against applicable technical standards and industry requirements.
• Identify and resolve faults in electronic and automation setups, supporting system robustness and reliability.
• Liaise with external partners and component providers to support system integration and product delivery.
• Work within set timelines to meet project goals and support the team's broader engineering objectives.
• Aid 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 Schnieder Machine Expert
• High standard of technical writing and presentation
• Good standard of hands on electrical engineering will be beneficial

Package and Benefits:

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

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

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