Controls Hardware Engineer

Controls Hardware Engineer at Dematic

We’re excited to be hiring a Controls Hardware Engineer at Dematic, a key role focused on designing and delivering compliant, high-quality electrical systems that drive our innovative automated solutions.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for selecting and applying control devices, documenting their operational functionality, and creating clear, detailed drawing packages for electrical installation and assembly manufacturing.

What will you do in this role?

• Ensure systems designed and supplied are CE Compliant to the Machinery Directive.
• Produce design and manufacturing programmes.
• Produce all associated documentation including design calculations, design specifications, operation and maintenance manuals, and test specifications.
• Design and produce electrical layout and schematic drawings using appropriate CAD tools.
• Procurement of electrical control panels and field devices; liaise with suppliers on technical matters.
• Liaise and provide technical information to internal teams such as electrical installation supervisors, subcontractors, Project Sales, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Purchasing Department, etc.
• Provide technical backup to the service team as required, including bug fixes, enhancements, and modifications.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as Controls Hardware Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer or similar role.
• Essential: HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering.
• Desirable: Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive proven hands‑on experience working within an industrial automation environment.
• Experience with E‑Plan, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.
• A working understanding of Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings.
• Good understanding of distributed control systems and the principles of industrial networks used to connect and integrate control systems.
• Understanding and use of relevant design requirements such as the Machinery Directive and its harmonised standards, with experience in FEM and BS standards preferred.
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%) to customer sites within the Northern European region and occasional travel to other Dematic offices or facilities.

Benefits

• Pay Transparency

Learn More Here: Dematic Careers

About Dematic

Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we provide cutting‑edge technology and expertise to optimise our clients’ supply chains. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.