Electrical Design & Controls Engineer, Oxfordshire

Electrical Design & Controls Engineer

• Location: Oxfordshire / Gloucestershire borders (Thriving High-Tech Hubs)
• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Private Health (inc. Dental/Optical), Life Cover, and 25 Days Holiday
• Work Pattern: 5 days on-site (Hands-on engineering environment)

The Opportunity

We have partnered with a powerhouse in Smart Manufacturing and Machine Vision that is redefining factory automation for the world’s leading aerospace, automotive, and medical device companies. Backed by a major PLC technology group, they combine advanced AI inspection systems with world-class metrology to build cutting-edge industrial machinery.

Due to a massive pipeline of global projects, they are looking for a keen Electrical Design & Controls Engineer who loves a blend of desk-based CAD design and hands-on system commissioning.

The Role

• Electrical CAD Design: Utilising AutoCAD Electrical to design control systems, panel layouts, terminal plans, and wiring schematics to EU standards.
• Control System Architecture: Creating technical specifications, process flow diagrams, and planning PLC/controls programming.
• Hands-on Integration: Assisting with the physical build process, panel wiring, and electrical testing of new machinery to ensure flawless execution.
• Commissioning: Troubleshooting electrical issues during the build and supporting field engineers during on-site integration.

What We Are Looking For

The Essentials:

• 3+ Years of Industry Experience: Proven track record in industrial automation, special-purpose machinery, or control systems.
• Electrical CAD Expertise: 3+ years of experience designing panel layouts and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical (or a similar specialised package).
• Industrial Automation Knowledge: A solid grasp of electrical control gear, machinery safety standards, and communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, IO-Link).
• The "Hands-on" Mindset: A logical problem solver who is enthusiastic about stepping away from the desk to help with testing, wiring, and commissioning.

The Nice-to-Haves:

• A degree (2.1 or above) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of robotics integration.
• A full, clean UK driving license.

What’s in it for You?

Aside from a competitive salary of £50k–£60k and the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in automation, you will receive:

• Enhanced Company Pension
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance (including Optical and Dental)
• Life Cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking

To Apply

If you are a motivated engineer looking to elevate your career in the booming world of Smart Manufacturing, apply today with your updated CV for immediate consideration.