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Senior Controls and Electrical Design Engineer
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Are you a skilled Controls & Electrical Design Engineer with a passion for industrial automation? Are you looking to join a forward-thinking engineering team working on cutting-edge vision and automation technology? If so, this opportunity could be a great fit.
Our client is a growing leader in machine vision and industrial automation solutions, delivering advanced inspection, measurement, and control systems across a wide range of sectors. Their engineering team specialises in designing and delivering bespoke camera-based systems—from small retro-fit solutions to full-scale industrial automation machinery.
The Role
As a Controls & Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key part in the design, programming, and integration of automation control systems. You’ll use AutoCAD Electrical to create detailed panel and schematic designs, and support projects throughout their full lifecycle—from specification and programming to commissioning and maintenance.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team and play an active role in installations both in the UK and overseas.
Key Responsibilities
Full lifecycle PLC and controls programming for automation systems
Designing and specifying control, safety, and electrical components
Developing control system architecture, technical specs, and process flow diagrams
Creating detailed AutoCAD Electrical designs (layout diagrams, schematics, terminal/wiring plans)
Supporting system integration and commissioning on-site
Assisting in electrical fitting and wiring during builds
Performing testing and troubleshooting during manufacturing
Providing technical support and maintenance for installed systems
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
3+ years of hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens preferred)
Strong knowledge of electrical control gear and automation communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC, IO-Link)
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar software (minimum 3 years)
Experience designing electrical panels to EU standards
Logical, structured problem-solving approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Organised and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
Desirable:
Machinery safety experience or training
Willingness to travel internationally when required
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven engineer to work in a technically challenging, fast-paced environment with a collaborative team. If you're looking to expand your career in industrial automation and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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