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Senior EC&I Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation)
Location: Sheffield
Salary Dependent on Experience
* Flexible Start/Finish Times
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with options to buy more)
* Health Cash Plan
* Life Insurance
* Long Service Awards
Are you an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer with strong hardware knowledge?
Our client is a leading UK engineering business renowned for precision and innovation in complex mechanical handling and kinetic architecture systems. They deliver world-class projects across Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear, Sports & Entertainment, and Infrastructure.
As a Senior EC&I Engineer, you'll lead the full design lifecycle of critical EC&I systems. This involves defining architectures, specifying equipment, and driving both hardware and software integration. You'll develop PLC/HMI software (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) and ensure compliance with demanding standards for bespoke engineered solutions for cranes, lifts, and moving platforms.
This is a position where you'll manage suppliers, support commissioning, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-integrity control systems.
About You
* Substantial experience delivering EC&I systems in complex or safety-regulated environments, with a strong emphasis on hardware design and integration.
* Proven experience with automated handling systems - cranes, lifts, moving platforms, or similar
* Strong working knowledge of PLC/HMI systems (Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider EcoStruxure) and CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
* Solid understanding of control system principles, instrumentation, motor control, and VSDs.
* Ability to manage stakeholders.
* A full UK driving licence.
* Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, or a related field.
Key Advantage: Knowledge of Functional Safety standards (e.g., BS EN 61508, BS EN 62061, BS EN 13849).
Ready to lead pioneering EC&I projects in mechanical handling?
This opportunity is being managed by Connected Search, a specialist recruitment partner to engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses across the UK.
If you're ready to take the lead on complex EC&I projects with a forward-thinking engineering firm, we’d love to hear from you
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