Electrical Engineer â Machine Design & Industrial Automation

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for custom machinery and automated equipment
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control panel layouts
• Specify and integrate PLCs, HMIs, motors, VSDs, servo drives, sensors and instrumentation
• Develop and support machine control architectures and industrial communication networks
• Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure effective electrical/mechanical system integration
• Support prototype development, machine assembly, testing and commissioning
• Prepare bills of materials, electrical documentation and manufacturing packs
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during development and commissioning
• Optimise machine performance, reliability and functionality
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical, machine safety and engineering standards

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Approximately 47 years relevant engineering experience
• Proven experience in machine design, industrial automation or equipment development
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical and control systems
• Experience working with PLCs and HMIs
• Good knowledge of motors, VSDs, servo drives and motion control
• Experience with control panel design, wiring and electrical standards
• Proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software
• Understanding of industrial communication networks and system integration
• Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take engineering work from concept through design, manufacture and implementation

Advantageous Experience

• PLC programming experience using Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar platforms
• Robotics or advanced automation experience
• Machine safety systems and functional safety exposure
• Knowledge of relevant machine directives and standards
• Hands-on commissioning and site support experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

If you enjoy designing machinery rather than simply maintaining existing electrical systems, this role offers the opportunity to become involved throughout the complete engineering lifecycle.
You will:

• Design innovative custom-built machines and automation systems
• Work on varied and technically challenging engineering projects
• Collaborate directly with mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Gain exposure to advanced automation and motion-control technologies
• Participate in testing and commissioning your own designs
• See your engineering work progress from an idea on screen to a functioning machine