Senior Controls Design Engineer – Innovative Automation

Automation Experts; Clare; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Automation Experts in Suffolk is seeking a Senior Controls Design Engineer to lead the design and development of automated machinery projects. You will create high-quality electrical control systems with intuitive interfaces, guiding projects from concept to implementation in a global manufacturing context.

The role requires strong PLC and HMI programming skills, familiarity with Codesys, and experience using SolidWorks Electrical or Eplan Pro Panel.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience designing industrial equipment.
• Confidence with complex PLC and HMI programming.
• Codesys experience is highly desirable.
• Experience using SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN Pro Panel, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of electrical/machinery legislation and international standards.
• Familiar with design for assembly and serviceability.
• Experience gathering data for user feedback.
• MRP, BOMs and product data management systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Focus on R&D of new innovative solutions.
• Advise and implement features including Industrial PC, Cloud and AI strategies.
• Design and develop high quality electrical control systems.
• Produce, manage and maintain software for PLC, HMI and other devices.
• Create clear technical documentation (schematics, drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams).
• Design and conduct functional and reliability tests and user trials.
• Ensure electrical and controls compliance in international markets.
• Investigate change requests through a methodical approach.
• Pursue continuous improvement of reliability and durability for warranty support.
• Provide electrical engineering design support across the business.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial equipment design

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Codesys

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN Pro Panel

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Automation Experts in Suffolk is seeking a Senior Controls Design Engineer to lead the design and development of automated machinery projects. You will create high-quality electrical control systems with intuitive interfaces, guiding projects from concept to implementation in a global manufacturing context.

The role requires strong PLC and HMI programming skills, familiarity with Codesys, and experience using SolidWorks Electrical or Eplan Pro Panel.