Electrical Controls Engineer

Position: Electrical Controls Engineer (Permanent)
Electrical Controls Engineer – Cheshire / North West – System Integrator – Permanent - £40-55k

Samuel Frank is recruiting for an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a well-established systems integrator based in Cheshire. This Electrical Controls Engineer role is focused on electrical and controls project delivery, site surveys and technical support rather than PLC programming or electrical design from scratch.

This role would suit an Electrical Controls Engineer from either a systems integrator or end-user environment who understands industrial automation systems and wants to work across a wide range of projects without being tied to pure design or software development.

The successful Electrical Controls Engineer will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered to the correct technical standards, supporting both customers and internal teams.

Key aspects of the Electrical Controls Engineer role include:

* Carrying out site surveys to define electrical and control solutions – typically one visit per week, mainly across the North West and Midlands

* Reviewing drawings and specifying control panels, cable routes, containment, power and network requirements

* Supporting panel builders with technical specifications and project requirements

* Working across PLC, HMI and Variable Speed Drive based control systems

* Conducting Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)

* Preparing costings and technical proposals, including hardware specification and pricing

* Producing project documentation such as I/O schedules, cable schedules and test specifications

* Mainly office-based role with regular site exposure

This Electrical Controls Engineer role would suit someone with practical automation experience who enjoys the broader engineering and project side of controls rather than programming PLCs.

Ideal background for the Electrical Controls Engineer position:

* Experience with Variable Speed Drives – specification, configuration or commissioning

* Knowledge of motor starters including DOL, Star/Delta and Soft Start

* Understanding of BS7671 Wiring Regulations

* Familiarity with BS EN (phone number removed) Machinery Safety Standards

* Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK

The company is known for investing in training and development, so this Electrical Controls Engineer role would also suit someone looking to build on their existing controls and electrical knowledge.

The office is commutable from across Cheshire and the North West including Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Stockport, Northwich and Chester