Senior Hv & Controls Engineer

Enersys Delaware Inc.; Wales; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth in a global industrialer

Continuous learning and development

Collaborative, high-performance team

Meaningful role contributing to energy

Job summary

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions delivering power and control systems for industrial, data centers and defense sectors. We seek a Senior HV & Controls Engineer to strengthen our production equipment safety, reliability and performance.

You will lead electrical and controls projects, collaborate with maintenance and operations, and drive improvements across HV systems, switchgear, PLCs and robotics in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HND level or higher with HV experience.
• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status and AP15 certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing automation or industrial engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, monitoring and testing for HV equipment, switchgear and transformers.
• Lead electrical and controls projects from concept to implementation.
• Support reliability, performance and modernization of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and controls issues across the facility.
• Collaborate with OEMs, contractors and system integrators on upgrades.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control documentation and standards.
• Support PLC modifications and controls improvements when required.
• Assist with robotics fault finding and improvements.
• Participate in commissioning, validation and startup activities for new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, safety and HSE standards.

Skills

HV systems

SAP status

AP15 certification

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Robotics

Motion systems

Industrial communications

Troubleshooting

Project management

Collaboration & communication

Education

HND level or higher

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions helping industrial, infrastructure and defense customers address critical power and operational needs. The company delivers integrated solutions that combine energy storage technologies, power electronics, software-enabled intelligence, technical expertise and comprehensive global customer support. EnerSys supports customers across communications networks, data centers, energy infrastructure, material handling, transportation, aerospace and defense — including applications where power continuity is essential. Serving customers in more than 100 countries, EnerSys helps organizations manage energy more reliably, efficiently and intelligently in complex operating environments where uptime, safety and resilience matter.

Why Join EnerSys

At EnerSys, we power the technologies that keep the world moving: from critical infrastructure to advanced industrial operations. Joining us means working on cutting-edge automation in a global organization committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.

This is your chance to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects while influencing how modern manufacturing systems evolve.

The impact you will make

As a Senior HV & Controls Engineer, you will support and lead initiatives that enhance the performance, safety, and reliability of our production equipment and electrical systems Including HV Systems and switchgear, to PLCS drives and robotics.

Working closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams, you will help drive continuous improvement while ensuring our systems meet the highest operational and safety standards.

What you will do

• Provide support for the maintenance and monitoring / testing of HV equipment switchgear transformers and RMU’s
• Lead electrical and controls engineering projects from concept through implementation
• Support the reliability, performance, and modernization of manufacturing equipment and production systems
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and controls-related issues across the facility
• Collaborate with OEMs, contractors, and system integrators on equipment upgrades and installations
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control system documentation, and technical standards
• Support PLC modifications and controls improvements when required.
• Support with Robotics fault finding and improvements.
• Participate in commissioning, validation, and startup activities for new equipment
• Ensure compliance with electrical, safety, and HSE standards
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance and engineering teams.
• Utilize company energy monitoring system to run reports and look for energy saving opportunities.

What will help you succeed

• Qualified to HND level or higher, strong experience in High Voltage (HV) systems, ideally holding Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status and AP15 certification.
• Experience in manufacturing automation or industrial engineering
• Strong hands-on expertise with PLCs (Siemens or Allen Bradley)
• Knowledge of robotics, motion systems, and industrial communications
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and drive solutions independently
• Experience managing technical projects from concept to completion
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Why this role is exciting

• Own and lead impactful automation projects
• Work with advanced technologies: robotics, vision systems, smart controls
• Combine leadership with hands-on engineering
• Influence site-wide standards and innovation
• Be a key player in digital and industrial transformation

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Career growth in a global industrial leader
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Collaborative, high-performance engineering culture
• A meaningful role contributing to sustainable industrial solutions

EnerSys is always looking to hire top talent. Therefore, we encourage our employees to refer anyone they feel would be a great addition to our organization.