Controls & Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer £45-55k + Company Performance Bonus + Health Insurance + Pension 33 Days Holiday + Chartered Engineer Development Oxfordshire. Ref: 24401 This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of high-tech bespoke machinery. Part of a global technology group, the business combines expertise in many different areas to help blue-chip manufacturers improve productivity, quality and manufacturing performance across sectors including Medical Devices, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics and Precision Engineering. Electrical Design Engineer – The Role: * Design electrical systems and panel layouts for bespoke industrial automation and machine vision equipment * Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and terminal plans using AutoCAD Electrical * Specify electrical, control and safety components for automation machinery * Prepare technical documentation including electrical drawings, process flow diagrams and control system architecture * Work closely with Mechanical Design and Applications Engineers to deliver projects on time and to specification * Coordinate with suppliers and support component selection throughout project delivery * Support electrical panel build, machine wiring and electrical testing during manufacture * Support ongoing improvements and modifications to existing automation systems Electrical Design Engineer – What We're Looking For: * Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, automation or special purpose equipment * Strong AutoCAD Electrical experience (or equivalent electrical CAD package) * Experience producing electrical schematics, panel layouts and manufacturing documentation * Good understanding of industrial electrical components, machine safety and control panel design * Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP or IO-Link * Excellent problem-solving skills with a logical and methodical approach * Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team Desirable Experience: * Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification * Knowledge of robotics and automated machinery * Basic PLC fault-finding and commissioning experience * Full UK Driving Licence - c5% of your time will be spent on client sites in the UK Why Join? * Work on cutting-edge Machine Vision, Automation and Smart Manufacturing projects * Operate from one of the UK's premier science and innovation hubs. * Support towards IET Chartered Engineer status through a structured CPD programme * Performance-related bonus, Company Health Insurance and Pension * Collaborate with experienced engineers developing advanced automation technology for global manufacturers * Excellent opportunities for technical development and long-term career progression Interested? Located in Oxfordshire, this role would be commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Abingdon, Wantage, Newbury, Swindon and surrounding areas. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details at our website where you'll find a full list of live positions and gain immediate access to new vacancies through our customised job matching service. Free and confidential. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke