Controls / Electrical Design Engineer

Description:

Join a growing engineering team designing bespoke control systems for industrial machinery. This is a varied role combining electrical design with PLC work, making it ideal for someone with a hands-on automation background looking to broaden their skills.

If you've worked your way up through panel building, controls or electrical engineering, you'll have the chance to develop your CAD design experience while working on one-off engineering projects from concept through to testing.

Controls / Electrical Design Engineer

£32,000 - £42,000 DOE + Quarterly Bonus + Early Finish Friday

Hampshire. Ref: 24806 

Controls / Electrical Design Engineer  - The Role:

Assist in creating 2D electrical schematics, layout drawings, and wiring diagrams using CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical for bespoke control panels.
Support PLC programming and modifications using Siemens TIA Portal (other PLC experience considered)
Collaborate with the wider engineering and production teams to support the integration of control systems into equipment and installations
Support the panel build process by providing documentation and clarifying design intent to the assembly team
Help document design changes and participate in design reviews
Assist during testing, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) stages as needed
Controls / Electrical Design Engineer  - The Person:

A formal qualification in Electrical or Engineering-related discipline (e.g., HNC/HND or equivalent) OR prior experience in a similar role
Experience in AutoCAD Electrical beneficial
Experience of concept programming on PLCs (Siemens TIA preferred)
A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving and strong attention to detail
Keen to learn and develop across both electrical design and controls.
If you're looking for a role where you'll work on bespoke automation projects, develop your electrical design skills and be part of a close-knit engineering team, apply today.

Located in Hampshire, this role would be commutable from Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot or Winchester.

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For further information please contact Sarah Clarke