Job Details: Controls / Electrical Design Engineer
Company
Control Panel design and build specialists
Location
Hampshire
Salary
£32,000 - £40,000 (OTE £45,000)
Job Ref.
24806
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
25/09/2026
Benefits
Early Finish Friday, Quarterly Bonus
Contact

 

Join a growing engineering team designing bespoke control systems for industrial machinery. This is a varied role combining electrical design with PLC work, making it ideal for someone with a hands-on automation background looking to broaden their skills.

 

If you've worked your way up through panel building, controls or electrical engineering, you'll have the chance to develop your CAD design experience while working on one-off engineering projects from concept through to testing.

 

Controls / Electrical Design Engineer

£32,000 - £42,000 DOE + Quarterly Bonus + Early Finish Friday

Hampshire

Ref: 24806

 

Controls / Electrical Design Engineer  - The Role:

  • Assist in creating 2D electrical schematics, layout drawings, and wiring diagrams using CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical for bespoke control panels.
  • Support PLC programming and modifications using Siemens TIA Portal (other PLC experience considered)
  • Collaborate with the wider engineering and production teams to support the integration of control systems into equipment and installations
  • Support the panel build process by providing documentation and clarifying design intent to the assembly team
  • Help document design changes and participate in design reviews
  • Assist during testing, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) stages as needed

 

Controls / Electrical Design Engineer  - The Person:

  • A formal qualification in Electrical or Engineering-related discipline (e.g., HNC/HND or equivalent) OR prior experience in a similar role
  • Experience in AutoCAD Electrical beneficial
  • Experience of concept programming on PLCs (Siemens TIA preferred)
  • A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving and strong attention to detail
  • Keen to learn and develop across both electrical design and controls.

 

If you're looking for a role where you'll work on bespoke automation projects, develop your electrical design skills and be part of a close-knit engineering team, apply today.

 

Located in Hampshire, this role would be commutable from Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot or Winchester.

 

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For further information call Sarah Clarke on: 01902212000 or 07519122547. Email: sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk

 
Sarah Clarke
Recruitment Manager
01902212000 / 07519122547
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