Electrical Design & Controls Engineer

Department: IVMS Design

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

IVMS is looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic Electrical Design & Controls Engineer to work as part of an experienced engineering team. The core role will utilise AutoCAD Electrical to design panels and electrical schematics for small retro‑fit camera systems through to large industrial automation machinery.

• Design and specify control systems, safety and electrical components for industrial automation systems.
• Create electrical schematics and designs within AutoCAD Electrical including layout diagrams, terminal & wiring plans to EU standards.
• Create technical specifications, process flow diagrams and plan control system programming architecture.
• Work with the Design and Applications engineers to provide drawings, specifications and deliver projects on time.
• PLC and controls programming of industrial automation systems.
• Co‑ordinate suppliers as part of overall project control.
• Assist with electrical fitting, wiring of panels and assembly of machine builds.
• Carry out electrical testing procedures on new machine builds.
• Support electrical problem‑solving during the manufacturing build process.
• Integrate and commission new systems in support of IVMS Engineers at customer sites within the UK and overseas.
• Maintain, develop and support existing control systems at customer sites within the UK and overseas.

• Minimum of 3+ years of industry experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar package.
• Experience and knowledge of designing and creating electrical panel layouts within electrical CAD software.
• Machinery safety training and/or experience.
• Sound understanding of electrical control gear, industrial automation and implementation of communication protocols (Profinet/Profibus, Ether Net/IP, TCP/IP, serial, OPC, IO‑link, etc.).
• A logical approach to problem‑solving.
• Well organised, ability to work to deadlines and high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – both written and verbal.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Educated to degree level preferably in Electrical Engineering or related fields (2.1 or above).
• Knowledge of robotics.
• Clean and full UK driving licence.

• Company Pension
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Life Cover
• Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free On‑site Parking