Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Design & Automation

AIXTRON Ltd (UK); Swavesey; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Hybrid working hours

Pension scheme

Training & development

Job summary

AIXTRON Ltd (UK) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to advance electrical design for its world-leading MOCVD systems in a hybrid, office-and-lab environment. You will deliver detailed subsystem designs, drive and control strategies, and safety-critical automation across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires an electrical engineering degree, strong PLC and field-bus experience, and knowledge of electro-pneumatic systems; SAP and E-Plan experience are preferred. Hybrid working offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical discipline or equivalent qualification/experience (minimum HNC + experience).
• Good knowledge of field-bus systems (DeviceNet, EtherCAT) and PLC control.
• Good knowledge in drive systems, pneumatic control, and automation technology.
• Experience in control of electro-pneumatic/mechanical systems, 3-phase power distribution and heater control systems.
• Practical knowledge of relevant legislation, directives and standards for machinery design.
• Experience in E-Plan software preferred.
• Experience with SAP ERP.
• Professional registration with a relevant Engineering body encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design of the company’s bespoke special purpose scientific equipment.
• Under guidance, provide detailed designs for sub-systems and components.
• Development, planning and specification of electronic systems, sub-systems and components.
• Covering fields of control, drive and sensor technology, pneumatic control, PLC and safety systems.
• Adhere to company quality and safety procedures; maintain standards for safe operation.

Skills

Field-bus systems (DeviceNet)

Field-bus systems (EtherCAT)

PLC control

Drive systems design

Pneumatic control

Automation technology

Electrical controls design

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

E-Plan

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

AIXTRON Ltd (UK) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to advance electrical design for its world-leading MOCVD systems in a hybrid, office-and-lab environment. You will deliver detailed subsystem designs, drive and control strategies, and safety-critical automation across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires an electrical engineering degree, strong PLC and field-bus experience, and knowledge of electro-pneumatic systems; SAP and E-Plan experience are preferred. Hybrid working offered.