At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop control panels for exciting automation projects in the rail sector.
- Company: Join a growing engineering team in Warrington with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and hands-on mentoring for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic projects across various sectors with opportunities for skill expansion.
- Why this job: Gain real responsibility and training while making an impact in controls engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical design and a relevant engineering qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 37500 - 37500 £ per year.
Are you a Controls Engineer looking for the next step in your career? Do you have experience designing control panels and want to develop into a well-rounded Controls Engineer?
Salary: £35,000 to 40,000 (+ £4,000 Car Allowance - only available for those with a full driver's license and vehicle)
Location: Warrington (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
My client is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their expanding engineering team based in Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to join an experienced team and develop into a key member of the business.
Working across a range of automation projects, you'll primarily focus on the electrical design of control systems, supporting projects from concept through to delivery. You'll work closely with an experienced Controls Software Engineer, receiving hands-on mentoring while taking ownership of the electrical design aspects of each project. Over time, there will also be opportunities to gain exposure to the software and controls programming side for those interested in broadening their skillset.
Projects span multiple sectors including industrial automation, fuel and oil systems, vehicle wash systems, and other bespoke control applications in and around the rail sector.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience designing electrical control panels.
- Experience producing electrical drawings using an electrical CAD package such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical or similar.
- An HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation or a related discipline.
- A good understanding of control systems and industrial automation.
- A full UK driving licence.
- The ability to commute to the Warrington office at least three days per week.
Desirable:
- Experience working with PLC-based control systems.
- Knowledge of HMIs and industrial automation projects.
- Experience producing cable schedules and termination drawings.
- Previous project engineering experience.
- Experience within manufacturing, food and beverage, water, utilities, system integration or similar industries.
If you're looking for an opportunity where you'll receive genuine training, real responsibility and the chance to build a long-term career in controls engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Emily at Carrington West for a confidential discussion.
Controls Engineer Rail in Warrington employer: Carrington West
Join a leading rail and civil engineering contractor that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to be mentored into the CRE C designation while enjoying competitive benefits such as hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave. Located in Kent or London, this role provides a unique chance to work on impactful projects across the region, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
