Electrical Controls Engineer

White Label is representing an established engineering and manufacturing business in Wakefield with a rich heritage that requires a Software and Electrical Controls Engineer to join their team.

My client is extremely busy with a healthy order book and therefore requires someone with experience, ideally in heavy industry and/or machinery. You'll be involved in the full project lifecycle of bespoke large‑scale projects, from commissioning stage to installation.

My client is offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus:

• 33 days holiday plus your birthday off
• 37-hour work week (Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm and 8am to 1pm on Friday)
• Pension
• Free parking & excellent transport links
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Perkbox discounts & wellbeing support
• Career development in a supportive, technically focused team

• Develop, test, and modify PLC software (typically ladder logic) for automated machinery, including safety PLC systems.
• Design control circuits and electrical panels for equipment such as presses, handling systems, grinders, mixers, and extruders.
• Produce detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and installation documentation in line with required safety and performance standards e.g. PLd.
• Select, configure, and integrate control hardware, drives, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Generate safety documentation, including design risk assessments, SISTEMA safety reports, and FMECA analyses.
• Support and oversee electrical installations both in-house and at customer sites.
• Commission systems onsite, including testing, fault‑finding, and optimisation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system and installation issues promptly.
• Work closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support and clear documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• 5 years of experience in a similar role (ideally heavy industry or machinery)
• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) skills.
• Proven experience in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Mitsubishi).
• Experience with machine safety systems (PL and SIL ratings).