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Electrical Controls Designer

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United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Oct 2026
💰 £60,000/yr(£45,000/yr – £60,000/yr)

About the role

Electrical Controls Design Engineer

Suffolk / East Anglia

£45,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

A leading engineering business is looking to recruit an Electrical Controls Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of innovative automation and control systems for complex engineering projects.

The Role

Design electrical control systems and industrial control panels

Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts and technical documentation

Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support component selection

Perform electrical load calculations and design verification

Support manufacturing, installation and commissioning activities

Drive continuous improvement and value-engineering initiatives

Work closely with project, manufacturing and installation teams

Skills & Experience

Electrical Controls Design experience

Industrial Control Panel Design

EPLAN P8 experience preferred

Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs and automation systems

Electrical CAD experience

Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles

Desirable

EPLAN Pro Panel

Siemens or Beckhoff systems

UL508A knowledge

Functional Safety (ISO13849 / IEC62061)

Benefits

£45,000 - £60,000 Salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Income Protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

Ongoing Training & Career Development

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Controls Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging automation projects within a growing and innovative engineering environment.

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