Electrical Design & Controls Engineer

Position: Electrical Design & Controls Engineer (Permanent)
Electrical Design & Controls Engineer

Warwick | £45,000 – £50,000 | Permanent

Job Purpose

The Electrical Design & Controls Engineer is a key technical position focused on the design, documentation, and compliance of electrical control systems used across machinery and automation projects. This role underpins reliable machine performance through clear, structured, and compliant electrical design.

Key Responsibilities

As an Electrical Design & Controls Engineer, you will take ownership of electrical system design activities across projects, working from concept through to machine delivery.

Design electrical control systems, including architecture, panel layouts, and field wiring strategies
Produce and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (AutoCAD Electrical or similar)
Ensure compliance with machinery safety and electrical standards (EN 60204, ISO 13849, UK Supply of Machinery Regulations)
Maintain accurate and structured engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Liaise with suppliers on electrical components, panel build specifications, and technical queries
Support PLC & Automation Engineers by providing clear and robust electrical designs
Contribute to engineering standards, control philosophies, and continuous improvement initiatives
The Electrical Design & Controls Engineer will work closely with engineering, project, and service teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and aligned with customer and business requirements.

Support ISO 9001 accreditation and documentation requirements
Provide technical input during project reviews, failure investigations, and design improvements
Support sales and project teams with technical input during specification and quotation where required
Qualifications & Experience

Essential / Highly Desirable

Engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation, or Mechatronics
Strong experience producing electrical schematics and control documentation
Solid understanding of industrial control panels, automation hardware, and machine wiring
Working knowledge of machinery safety and compliance standards
Desirable (Training Can Be Provided)

AutoCAD Electrical experience
Electrical panel design or build experience
Basic understanding of PLC-controlled systems at an interface level
Experience in machinery, material processing, or converting environments
The Electrical Design & Controls Engineer role is offered on a permanent basis in Warwick, with a salary range of £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience