Senior Controls Designer - Industrial Automation (Remote)

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/flexible work

Medical benefits

Time off / paid holidays

Learning platform access

Global team exposure

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Controls Hardware Designer to design electrical control systems for industrial automation projects. You will craft detailed schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams while ensuring compliance with IEC/BS EN standards.

You will collaborate with Controls Engineers and Project Managers, delivering high-quality automation solutions and supporting projects through the lifecycle with technical guidance and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical control panel design or controls hardware engineering.
• Proficient in producing electrical schematic drawings; familiar with PLC-based control systems, MCCs and VSDs.
• Knowledge of electrical design standards and regulations; ability to interpret customer specifications and technical documents.
• Experience with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical is a plus; familiarity with PLC platforms like Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems tailored for industrial automation and process control applications.
• Produce detailed electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar CAD software.
• Create documentation including control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, BS EN, and relevant international standards; conduct design reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle, providing technical guidance and resolving design issues.

Skills

Electrical control panel design

Electrical schematics

PLC control systems

MCCs & VSDs

Electrical design standards

EPLAN / AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens TIA Portal / Allen-Bradley

Education

Electrical engineering degree (HNC/HND or Degree)

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Job description

Siemens Energy is seeking a Controls Hardware Designer to design electrical control systems for industrial automation projects. You will craft detailed schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams while ensuring compliance with IEC/BS EN standards.

You will collaborate with Controls Engineers and Project Managers, delivering high-quality automation solutions and supporting projects through the lifecycle with technical guidance and issue resolution.