At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop electrical systems and PLC programming for innovative food processing equipment.
- Company: Join Millitec Food Systems, a leader in automated food processing technology.
- Benefits: Flexible home-based work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with a talented team and enjoy excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment with diverse projects.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years of experience in electrical design and strong PLC programming skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About Us At Millitec Food Systems, we design, build, and manufacture world-leading automated food processing equipment and robotics. We are looking for an Electrical Design & PLC Controls Engineer to join our talented mechanical and electrical design team. This is a varied role that combines electrical hardware design with PLC programming, giving you the opportunity to work on both new product development and support for existing machines. You will work independently, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same.
- Produce detailed electrical designs and documentation using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software.
- Specify and select electrical equipment in line with project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards and regulations.
- Develop PLC code from customer specifications.
- Program, test, commission, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI software (using PLCs XG5000 and XP-Builder).
- Design and configure electrical hardware and control systems to meet project requirements.
- Ensure rigorous testing of safety-related aspects of PLC and electrical systems.
- Work with software and machine learning engineers to integrate PLCs, HMIs, backend software, and vision systems.
- Collaborate with electricians and technicians during production and installation.
- Liaise with project management, engineering teams, and customers at a technical level.
- Collaborate with clients and contractors to meet design specifications.
- Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SAT (Site Acceptance Tests).
- Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years' experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as Solidworks, AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
- Electrical design experience including control panel design, wiring diagrams, and hardware selection.
- Strong understanding of system integration and UK electrical standards.
- Experience in supporting installation and commissioning activities.
- Excellent technical, analytical, and project coordination skills.
- Strong PLC programming skills (Ladder & Structured Text).
- Full lifecycle PLC software development experience.
- Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
- Experienced with PLCs, HMIs, and XG5000 software.
- Programming in C++ or Python.
- Basic mechanical design knowledge.
If you are a skilled Electrical Design & PLC Controls Engineer looking to make an impact in a growing, innovative company, we would love to hear from you. No Agencies.
