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Electrical Control Engineer

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ID: #14241
Posted: 2026-03-18
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Position: Software & Electrical Controls Engineer Location: West Yorkshire Salary: £50-60K + benefits UK-wide travel Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a Software & Electrical Controls Engineer, to join a leading industrial machine manufacturer in Yorkshire. As the Software and Electrical Controls Engineer you will be responsible for designing, programming, and commissioning automation and control systems for machinery. This is a hands-on, project-based role requiring practical problem-solving across design, build, and site commissioning phases. You will be expected to travel to client site (UK wide), often with overnight stays. Key Responsibilities include: • Develop, test, and modify PLC software (typically ladder logic) for automated machinery, including safety PLC systems. • Design control circuits and electrical panels for equipment such as presses, handling systems, grinders, mixers, and extruders. • Produce detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and installation documentation in line with required safety and performance standards e.g. PLd. • Select, configure, and integrate control hardware, drives, sensors, and instrumentation. • Generate safety documentation, including design risk assessments, SISTEMA safety reports, and FMECA analyses. • Support and oversee electrical installations both in-house and at customer sites. • Commission systems onsite, including testing, fault-finding, and optimisation. • Troubleshoot and resolve control system and installation issues promptly. • Work closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, and customers to ensure successful project delivery. • Provide technical support and clear documentation throughout the project lifecycle. You will have: • Proven experience in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Mitsubishi). • Experience with machine safety systems (PL and SIL ratings). • Familiarity with CAD software for electrical schematics (e.g., EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical). • Experience designing and programming control systems for complex machinery • Experience in hydraulic engineering

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