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Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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2 days ago
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A manufacturing company specializing in pharmaceutical engineering machinery in the Liverpool area is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer. The role involves configuring Siemens and Allen Bradley systems, developing electrical designs in Eplan 8, and producing comprehensive documentation packages (FDS, cable schedules, etc.) to ensure the safe, validated, and efficient operation of automated pharmaceutical processes.

Controls Engineer Job Overview

Design and develop control systems using Siemens and Allen Bradley software (e.g., S7, TIA Portal, WinCC SCADA, RSLogix, Studio 5000).
Create and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts using Eplan 8.
Develop detailed documentation including:- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

  • Cable Schedules

  • Instrument Schedules

  • I/O Lists and Wiring Diagrams

  • IQ/OQ documents

    Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, EC&I Technicians and clients.
    Provide support with FAT's and on-site for system installation, testing, and commissioning.
    Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.
    Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

    Controls Engineer Job Requirements

    Degree or HND in Electrical Eng, Automation or related field
    Experience in panel design, instrumentation or automation projects
    Experience with Siemens (S7, TIA Portal) & Allen Bradley systems
    Familiarity with SCADA & HMI systems
    Proficient in EPlan 8 or similar electrical design packages
    Strong documentation skill's with experience of control system documentation packs
    Problem solving and trouble shooting skills

    Controls Engineer Salary & Benefits

    Salary dependent on experience likely £45k-£50k
    Mon - Thur - 7.5 hours per day (Flexible start and finish times) starts (7:30 - 9:30) and finishes (16:00 - 17:30/18:00)
    Fri 7:30 - 1
    Income protection & EAP (doctors app, mental health support & general wellbeing)
    25 days plus BH (we do operate a Christmas shutdown that uses 3 of these days)
    4% Employer & 4% employee - Legal & General
    Hybrid Working (WFH Wed & Fri) plus early finish Friday
    RAC cover
    Death in Service (x4)

    Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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