Lead Electrical Design & Control Systems Engineer (Oxfordshire)

Job Title: Lead Electrical Design & Control Systems Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire – 2 days on-site, 3 days remote

Industry: Industrial Automation

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A fast-growing, sustainability-focused technology company is looking for a Lead Electrical Design & Control Systems Engineer to take ownership of the electrical and control systems across their range of innovative, in-house developed systems. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of environmentally impactful industrial solutions within a small, collaborative engineering team. Huge growth potential and the ideal opportunity for someone looking to take a step up into their first Lead position.

The Role

You’ll lead the design, development, and delivery of electrical and control systems used in complex electro-mechanical products that serve industrial customers across the UK and Europe. The systems are programmed using Schneider-based PLCs, and you’ll play a key role in both supporting live deployments and driving future design innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for electrical design and control systems development
• Design hardware for automated systems including cabinet layouts, safety, compliance calculations, and 2D drawings
• Develop and maintain PLC code and associated control systems (CODESYS, Ladder, FBD, ST)
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate control logic into system builds
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site system issues as needed (UK and Europe travel required occasionally)
• Work with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Ensure adherence to relevant safety regulations and compliance standards
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, risk assessments, and validation plans

Your Profile

• Degree, HND or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline
• Strong experience in electrical hardware design for industrial machinery (Control panel and cabinet build)
• Proficient in PLC programming, specifically using CODESYS and Schneider Machine Expert
• Familiar with EU/UK machinery safety and electrical equipment regulations
• Excellent communicator with a hands-on, collaborative approach
• Able to interpret P&IDs and produce clear documentation and reports
• 2D Electrical Design experience – ideally Solidworks

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Equity/Growth share options (post-qualifying period)
• Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
• 25 days holiday
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Excellent professional development opportunities in a mission-driven team

This is a unique opportunity to join an agile, purpose-led engineering team working on real-world sustainability challenges through hardware innovation.