Electrical Design & Controls Engineer
Location: Oxford
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a pioneering force in Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Automation. As an established, high-growth organization, they design, inspect, and optimize production processes for world-leading blue-chip manufacturers across sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and advanced electronics. By integrating cutting-edge machine vision, advanced metrology, and AI-powered solutions, they are driving the future of factory automation globally.
The Role
We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic Electrical Design & Controls Engineer to join an experienced, multidisciplinary engineering team. In this role, you will utilize AutoCAD Electrical to design panels and schematics for a wide range of projects, spanning from small retro-fit camera systems to large-scale industrial automation machinery.
Key Responsibilities
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Electrical Design: Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring plans within AutoCAD Electrical to EU standards.
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Control Systems & Programming: Program and configure PLCs and control systems for complex industrial automation systems.
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Project Collaboration: Work closely with Design and Applications engineers to deliver technical specifications and project blueprints on time.
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Testing & Troubleshooting: Support the manufacturing process by managing electrical fitting, panel wiring, machine assembly, and testing.
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Commissioning: Integrate, maintain, and commission new and existing systems at customer sites (UK and overseas).
Required Skills & Experience
Essential:
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3+ years of industry experience in electrical design and industrial automation.
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3+ years of experience using AutoCAD Electrical (or a highly similar package) for panel layouts.
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Sound understanding of machinery safety, electrical control gear, and communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, IO-link).
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A logical approach to problem-solving with high attention to detail.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong willingness to work collaboratively.
Desirable:
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Educated to degree level (2.1 or above) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
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Knowledge of robotics.
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A clean, full UK driving license.
