At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and specify control systems for innovative industrial automation projects.
- Company: Join a leading Smart Manufacturing company redefining production processes globally.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and life cover.
- Other info: Fully on-site role with opportunities for international project involvement.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in machine vision and automation.
- Qualifications: 3+ years experience in electrical design and AutoCAD Electrical required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client brings together two pioneering companies into one powerful Smart Manufacturing company. Together, they are redefining how the world’s leading manufacturers design, measure, inspect, and optimise their production processes. A global leader in machine vision systems, inspection technologies, and AI-powered solutions. They have earned a reputation for precision, innovation, and trust, driving factory automation across sectors from medical devices to advanced electronics.
They are now looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic Electrical Design Controls Engineer who can work effectively as part of an experienced engineering team. The core role will utilise AutoCAD Electrical to design panels and electrical schematics for small retrofit camera systems through to large industrial automation machinery. Please note this role is fully on-site, so suitable applicants must be willing to commute to Harwell, Didcot, Monday to Friday.
Main Duties Responsibilities:
- Design and specify control systems, safety and electrical components for industrial automation systems.
- Create electrical schematics and designs within AutoCAD Electrical including layout diagrams, and terminal wiring plans to EU Standards.
- Create technical specifications, process flow diagrams and plan control system programming architecture.
- Work with the Design and Applications engineers to provide drawings, specifications and deliver projects on time.
- PLC and controls programming of industrial automation systems.
- Co-ordinate suppliers as part of overall project control.
- Help as required for the electrical fitting, wiring of panels and assembly of machine builds.
- Carry out electrical testing procedures on new machine builds.
- Support electrical problem-solving during the manufacturing build process.
- Integrate and commission new systems in support of Engineers at customer sites within the UK and overseas.
- Maintain, develop and support existing control systems at customer sites within the UK and overseas.
Previous Experience/Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3+ years of industry experience.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar package.
- Experience and knowledge of designing and creating electrical panel layouts within electrical CAD software.
- Sound understanding of electrical control gear, industrial automation and implementation of communication protocols (Profinet/Profibus, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, serial, OPC, IO-link, etc.).
- Educated to degree level, preferably in Electrical Engineering or related fields (2.1 or above).
- (Desirable) Knowledge of robotics.
Additional Information:
Please note this is a full-time, permanent role working fully on-site, Monday to Friday. 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays. Life Cover. Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance.
Electrical Design & Controls Engineer employer: Force Recruitment
As a leading force in Smart Manufacturing, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Located in Harwell, Didcot, employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in industrial automation. With comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and generous annual leave, this is an ideal workplace for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in engineering.
