Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience and skillset) plus annual discretionary performance bonus, up to £3,000
Location: Wolverhampton

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing, developing, and commissioning advanced control systems for electro‑mechanical machinery.

• Develop and modify software using LabVIEW and Siemens platforms.
• Produce wiring diagrams and schematic drawings for control cabinets and field installations using E‑Plan.
• Diagnose faults in existing electro‑mechanical systems.
• Design and integrate upgrades to control systems.
• Commission and test new machines, including software created in house.
• Contribute to sales proposals and prepare designs for manufacture.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and supervise electrical technicians.
• Oversee electrical build projects and subcontractors.
• Travel to UK customer sites for installations (occasional overnight stays required).

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme (Royal London) – employer contributions up to 5%.
• Life assurance benefit: £30,000.
• Sickness pay (at company discretion).

You will previously have worked as a PLC programmer, automation engineer, controls engineer, industrial drives engineer, electrical design engineer, automation design engineer, EC&I engineer, production engineer or electrical engineer, along with experience in the below:

• Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal, WinCC) – S7‑1500/1200, Safety PLCs, Ladder Logic.
• Siemens & Control Techniques Drives (G120/S120, M700).
• Electrical CAD design using E‑Plan (2D layouts, multi‑line diagrams, parts specification).
• LabVIEW experience.
• Knowledge of UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations & EU Machinery Directive.
• Methodical, accurate, and strong communicator.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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