Electrical​/Controls design engineer

Job Summary

At Applied Automation (UK) Ltd, we design and deliver world‑class automation solutions to customers across a wide range of industries including Medical Technology (device), Automotive, Aerospace, and General Industry Manufacturing. As we continue to grow and take on new challenges, we are recruiting to expand our Electrical/controls Design team. The role is for an experienced multi‑disciplined Electrical Designer who will work as part of a supportive team in a dynamic environment, designing and documenting bespoke control systems for cutting‑edge machinery in the Automation Industry.

The position is based in our Engineering solutions office in Plymouth.

• Conceptual electrical and pneumatic design of controls systems for bespoke automation machinery across a variety of industries.
• Design and produce electrical/pneumatic schematics, wiring schedules and complete system documentation packages.
• Component specification and parts list generation.
• Risk assessment of control systems and generation of supporting CE documentation.

• Proven experience in electrical and pneumatic design disciplines.
• Experience with relevant software (e.g., Eplan, Sistema, or Pilz safety software).
• Excellent IT skills and ability to generate detailed schematics and documentation.
• Strong communication skills for customer presentation and liaison purposes.