Electrical Controls Design Engineer

Position:
Controls Engineer

Location:

Liverpool

Salary: £45,000-£55,000

• Design and develop control systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
• Configure and program Siemens (S7, TIA Portal) and Allen Bradley (RSLogix, Studio 5000) automation platforms
• Produce and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts using Eplan 8
• Create full documentation packages including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), cable and instrument schedules, I/O lists and wiring diagrams, IQ/OQ validation documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients, including project managers, engineers, technicians, and stakeholders
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), on‑site commissioning, and system troubleshooting
• Ensure all control designs meet relevant safety standards and comply with industry regulations such as ATEX, GAMP, FDA, and SIL

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline
• Experience in automation, instrumentation, or control panel design
• Proficiency with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Knowledge of SCADA and HMI technologies
• Skilled in Eplan 8 or similar electrical design tools
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills
• Excellent problem‑solving and diagnostic abilities

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 (depending on experience)

Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions

Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

Additional Benefits:

• RAC breakdown cover
• Death in service cover (4x salary)
• Income protection for long‑term illness
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts at major retailers
• Access to health & wellbeing app (virtual GP, mental health support, health advice)

Hybrid working:
Wednesdays and Fridays from home

Flexible hours:
Start between 7:30‑9:30 AM, finish between 4:00‑5:30 PM

Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time

5 flexible remote working days per year (bookable as needed)