Job Description:

Location: Oxfordshire, UK | Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Industry: Industrial Automation

We are looking for an Electrical Design & Controls Engineer to design, build, and deploy control systems for everything from compact retro-fit vision kits to complex, turnkey automation machinery. You will manage projects across the full lifecycle from AutoCAD schematics and PLC coding to shop-floor testing and site commissioning.

• Electrical Design: Create schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams to EU/UK standards using AutoCAD Electrical.

• Control Systems: Specify electrical components, safety hardware, and industrial communication architecture.

• Programming & Integration: Develop and debug PLC software for automated machinery.

• Build & Commissioning: Support panel wiring, conduct electrical testing, and commission systems at customer sites (UK and overseas).

• Project Support: Coordinate with suppliers, deliver project documentation, and troubleshoot machine builds.

Essential:

• 3+ years' experience in electrical/controls design for industrial automation.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical (or equivalent eCAD software).

• Solid understanding of machinery safety standards and industrial protocols (Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, TCP/IP).

• Hands-on diagnostic, build-support, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.

• Experience with robotics integration or motion control.

• Full UK driving licence.