Electrical Controls Systems Engineer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Overview

A leading engineering and technology company specialising in advanced security and inspection systems is looking for an Electrical Controls Systems Engineer to join its engineering team in Stoke-on-Trent.

The company develops sophisticated X-ray inspection equipment used across a range of security-critical environments worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from concept development and new product introduction through to manufacturing support, commissioning and continuous improvement.

You will contribute to the design, development and maintenance of electrical control systems, including electrical drawings, PLC programming and HMI development. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will support design updates, technical documentation, revision control and the ongoing improvement of existing and new products.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical specifications and customer requirements to support engineering designs.

• Produce and maintain electrical drawings and technical documentation.

• Manage electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering design revisions.

• Develop and update PLC code using Studio 5000 and CoDeSys.

• Design, configure and programme HMI screens.

• Support engineering change requests and maintain accurate design records.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing, production and commissioning teams.

• Assist with the installation, testing and commissioning of equipment at factory and customer sites.

• Support research and development activities and the introduction of new technologies.

• Help transition new products from design into manufacturing.

• Support design verification and validation through testing, simulation and analysis.

• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reduce costs and optimise designs.

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality procedures and health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification and experience.

• Approximately 2-3 years' experience in a relevant engineering role.

• Experience with PLC programming platforms such as Studio 5000 or CoDeSys.

• Strong understanding of electrical control systems and PLC controllers.

• Experience programming VFDs or servo drives within Rockwell environments.

• Experience with electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN or SolidWorks Electrical.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an engineering team.

• Flexibility to support changing project requirements.

• Willingness to travel for commissioning, installation and technical support when required.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Controls Systems Engineer to develop their expertise within a technically advanced engineering environment, working on complex inspection systems and contributing to innovative product development, manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.