Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer

JOB – Electrical Controls & Automation Project Design Engineer

LOCATION – Norfolk

TERM – Permanent

SALARY – £45,000 - £50,000 DOE

My client is a growing electrical engineering and control systems business, delivering automation, control systems and LV switchgear solutions to a range of industrial clients.

They are looking for a Lead Engineer - Electrical Controls & Automation, to manage projects from initial enquiry through to delivery, testing and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in electrical design, industrial automation, controls or project engineering
• Strong knowledge of control systems and LV switchgear
• Experience using EPLAN and AutoCAD to produce electrical schematics and panel layouts
• Good understanding of EN60204 and BS7671
• Experience with control panel and backplate design
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of UKCA/CE requirements; UL 508A advantageous
• Experience with pneumatic systems advantageous
• Galaxy 3 / Cubic software experience advantageous
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK

The role will involve:

• Managing control systems and LV switchgear projects from enquiry through to delivery
• Producing electrical schematics, control panel layouts and technical documentation
• Preparing quotations, estimates and technical proposals
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and production teams
• Supporting FAT, site commissioning, fault finding and project handover
• Developing and maintaining build documentation for volume-manufactured products
• Preparing FDS and associated technical documentation
• Supporting post-installation and call-out activities

The company offers:

• 40-hour week with an early finish on Fridays
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Company events
• Ongoing training and development
• Varied automation and LV switchgear projects

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

Many thanks – Lynx Recruitment