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Hunter Selection Limited; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking a Controls Design Engineer near Bournemouth to design electrical control systems for automated machinery. You will craft wiring schematics with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, select PLCs, HMIs, drives and sensors, and develop PLC/HMI software.

You’ll support installation, commissioning, and testing to ensure CE/UKCA compliance. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in controls design, experience with wiring diagrams, and an HNC in electrical engineering or

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum as controls design engineer.
• Experience creating wiring diagrams and schematics.
• HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks training provided.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for automated machinery.
• Create wiring diagrams and schematics using CAD tools.
• Select PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, sensors, and safety equipment.
• Develop PLC and HMI software for machine control.
• Support build, installation and commissioning activities.
• Test and troubleshoot control systems on site.

Skills

Electrical control design

Wiring diagrams

PLCs & HMIs

Team collaboration

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you a Controls Design Engineer looking to join a growing and innovative engineering business? This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well established company near Bournemouth, working on the design and development of bespoke automation and machinery solutions for customers across a range of industries.

You'll play a key role in delivering control system designs from concept through to commissioning, working with the latest automation technologies and collaborating closely with project, software, and manufacturing teams. In return, you'll join a supportive environment that offers varied projects, technical challenges, and excellent opportunities for career development.

The Role:

• Design electrical control systems for automated machinery.
• Create electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar.
• Select PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, sensors, and safety equipment.
• Develop PLC and HMI software for machine control.
• Ensure compliance with CE/UKCA and relevant industry standards.
• Support build, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Test, fault-find, and troubleshoot control systems.

What we are looking for:

• 3 years experience min as controls design engineer
• Softwares - open but they use solidworks and will train on this.
• Experienced creating wiring diagrams and schematics.
• HNC in electrical engineering or similar.

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