Lead Electrical Engineer - PLC & CNC Machinery (On-Site)

SF Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a key role based in Nottinghamshire. This position emphasizes full technical ownership of cutting-edge machinery, focusing on electrical and PLC engineering. Key responsibilities include leading commissioning, designing electrical systems, and resolving complex technical issues. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in CNC or industrial automation. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 along with a bonus for strong experience.

Benefits

Bonus (flexible for strong experience)

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC, special-purpose machines, or industrial automation.
• Confident in writing and modifying PLC code.
• Familiar with laser or plasma systems, G-code/CAM, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical commissioning of CNC laser and plasma machines.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, CNC, and motion-control faults.
• Design electrical architectures and PLC-controlled motion systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

PLC programming (Beckhoff preferred)

Motion systems & EtherCAT

Education

Degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics or similar

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a key role based in Nottinghamshire. This position emphasizes full technical ownership of cutting-edge machinery, focusing on electrical and PLC engineering. Key responsibilities include leading commissioning, designing electrical systems, and resolving complex technical issues. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in CNC or industrial automation. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 along with a bonus for strong experience.