Senior Controls Engineer - Bespoke Automation & Robotics

Reevr Talent Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design and deliver bespoke automated machinery from concept through to commissioning. You will work alongside mechanical, software and project teams to ensure robust electrical systems and compliant safety standards.

The role requires a degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering, strong knowledge of EPLAN, and proven hands-on experience with industrial automation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering.
• Experience designing electrical control systems for special purpose machinery.
• Knowledge of EPLAN and electrical documentation.
• Understanding of machine safety standards and CE compliance.
• Experience producing manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Willingness to travel within the UK for commissioning and support.

Responsibilities

• Designing complete machine control systems for bespoke automation projects.
• Producing electrical schematics, control panel layouts and BOMs using EPLAN.
• Selecting electrical components and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Supporting risk assessments and CE compliance.
• Supervising electrical builds and assisting technicians during assembly.
• Fault finding, testing and commissioning machinery at various sites.
• Supporting installation, customer acceptance testing and after-sales support.
• Contributing to development and standardisation of future control systems.
• Collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design and deliver bespoke automated machinery from concept through to commissioning. You will work alongside mechanical, software and project teams to ensure robust electrical systems and compliant safety standards.

The role requires a degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering, strong knowledge of EPLAN, and proven hands-on experience with industrial automation.