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Electrical/Systems Design Engineer

Permanent
Engineering
Senior
electrical engineer, control systems, HMI programming, eplan, PLC, motion control
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
Negotiable
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Senior Electrical / Controls Systems Engineer

Cambridgeshire
£55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Full-time | On-site (engineering environment)

The Company

A specialist engineering business designing and manufacturing bespoke Electron Beam and Laser Welding systems for advanced manufacturing applications. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are expanding their electrical and systems engineering capability.

This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-precision capital equipment in a technically challenging environment.

The Role

This is a senior-level Electrical / Controls Systems position with responsibility across the full machine lifecycle - from concept design through to commissioning.

You will work closely with mechanical design engineers and development teams to deliver robust, compliant and high-performing machine control systems.

Key responsibilities:

  • Electrical control system design (schematics, panel layouts, BOMs)

  • PLC programming (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley preferred)

  • Motion control and servo integration

  • HMI system development (PC-based systems advantageous)

  • Machinery safety system design (EN60204 / relevant standards)

  • Integration of electrical and mechanical systems

  • FAT support and commissioning

  • Technical support to service and customers where required

  • Project reporting into Engineering Director

This role suits someone comfortable working autonomously in an SME environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical / Electronic / Control Engineering

  • 6+ years' experience in industrial automation or special purpose machinery

  • Strong electrical design capability (Eplan preferred)

  • PLC programming experience (Siemens or Allen Bradley)

  • Experience working on bespoke machinery or capital equipment

  • Understanding of machinery safety and relevant standards

Desirable:

  • Motion control / CNC system exposure

  • Experience with Wonderware, LabVIEW or PC-based HMI systems

  • Commissioning experience

  • Multi-disciplinary project experience

Why Join?

  • Complex, technically challenging machinery

  • Full project lifecycle ownership

  • Senior visibility within engineering team

  • Stable order book and long-term growth

  • Opportunity to influence and improve systems

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