Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer

Are you an enthusiastic, confident and hands on Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer who enjoys working in a small, collaborative team? We're working with a well established, growing engineering business designing and manufacturing bespoke automation and control systems for customers across FMCG, food & beverage, packaging, filling and wider process based industries. Due to continued expansion, we're looking for an experienced Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer to join their friendly, highly technical team. Excellent employee benefits including bonus scheme, Pension, Private healthcare (contributory), supportive and friendly team where your contribution genuinely matters, working on varied, interesting projects across multiple industries and real progression opportunities in a stable, growing business This is a role where you'll be genuinely valued, have real influence on projects, and enjoy a supportive environment with strong career progression opportunities. About the Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer Role You'll take ownership of designing electrical control panels and automation systems, producing high quality technical documentation, and supporting both internal teams and customers. Approximate split of responsibilities: 50% - Electrical Control & Automation Design * Creating electrical schematics using CAD (AutoCAD Electrical, E Plan, SEE, SolidWorks Electrical or similar) * Designing control systems including mains protection, 24VDC circuits, PLCs, digital/analogue I/O, sensors, motors, drives, safety circuits and light curtains * Interpreting customer URS documents and asking the right technical questions * Specifying and configuring motors/drives (Induction, VFD, Servo) * Writing and testing basic PLC and HMI programmes * Designing safety circuits and ensuring compliance 30% - Technical Documentation & Project Support * Creating and checking BOMs * Producing FDS, technical specifications, construction files and supporting documents * Updating installation, operation and calibration manuals * Researching and selecting components * Liaising with suppliers * Supporting development of new products 20% - Technical Support & Testing * Supporting Sales and Purchasing teams * Testing and commissioning systems * Providing customer support via phone/email * Occasional UK site visits for surveys, start ups, troubleshooting, calibrations and training Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer Skills and Experience You'll be an enthusiastic, confident and hands on Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer who enjoys working in a small, collaborative team. Essential Experience & Skills * Strong electrical/control systems background * Electrical or Controls qualification (Apprenticeship, BTEC, ONC, HNC, HND, Degree) * Minimum 8 years industrial experience in control panel/system design * Minimum 1 year PLC & HMI programming experience * Highly proficient in electrical CAD software * Able to design safety circuits * Able to set up servo motors, drives and VFDs * Good understanding of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components * Strong MS Word/Excel skills * Excellent accuracy, detail orientation and professionalism * Warm, helpful personality - essential for our friendly team culture * Fluent English & right to work in the UK Desirable Skills and Experience * Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC editing * Industrial camera or robotics experience * Mechanical engineering understanding * Machine building environment experience * EX/CompEx/ATEX knowledge £45,000-£50,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare Location: Just off M1 J36 (Between Sheffield & Leeds) Full time | Office based | Monday-Friday If you're an experienced Control & Automation Systems Design Engineer with an electrical bias we'd love to hear from you so press APPLY now! Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.