Controls Engineer in location Ashby de la Zouch, United Kingdom

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Core Responsibilities

  • Leading the design of rotating machines and their auxiliary control systems.
  • Reviewing electrical and control circuit designs and providing detailed markups to the drawing office team.
  • Preparing and reviewing hardware and functional design specifications.
  • Developing detailed test specifications for both hardware and software testing.
  • Programming PLCs using various OEM software to meet functional requirements.
  • Creating configuration files for IEDs using multiple OEM tools.
  • Performing wiring and setting up contractor equipment for simulation and testing.
  • Supporting product testing, integration activities, customer-site tests, and collaborating with tendering, sales, manufacturing, and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in designing control equipment for electrical power systems, machinery, and process control applications.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Controls, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (or relevant discipline).
  • Experience in PLC/DCS programming and configuring controllers/IEDs; Codesys knowledge is desirable.
  • Ability to interpret and design electrical circuit diagrams.
  • Capability to wire and set up hardware for simulation and testing.
  • Competency in creating functional and hardware design specifications.
  • Knowledge of software-based microsystems/control systems and communication protocols such as Modbus TCP; IEC 61850 and digital substation experience is desirable.
  • Understanding of generator excitation, synchronization, and protection schemes, along with a strong commitment to safe working practices.

Flexible Working

  • Working regular hours from Baker Hughes office.

Benefits

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
  • Comprehensive private medical care options.
  • Safety net of life insurance and programs.
  • Tailored financial programs.
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

Internal Title

Engineer 1, Automation & Control, Product Design and Engineering

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to , , , or , , , or expression, , , protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Job Description:

Core Responsibilities

  • Leading the design of rotating machines and their auxiliary control systems.
  • Reviewing electrical and control circuit designs and providing detailed markups to the drawing office team.
  • Preparing and reviewing hardware and functional design specifications.
  • Developing detailed test specifications for both hardware and software testing.
  • Programming PLCs using various OEM software to meet functional requirements.
  • Creating configuration files for IEDs using multiple OEM tools.
  • Performing wiring and setting up contractor equipment for simulation and testing.
  • Supporting product testing, integration activities, customer-site tests, and collaborating with tendering, sales, manufacturing, and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in designing control equipment for electrical power systems, machinery, and process control applications.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Controls, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (or relevant discipline).
  • Experience in PLC/DCS programming and configuring controllers/IEDs; Codesys knowledge is desirable.
  • Ability to interpret and design electrical circuit diagrams.
  • Capability to wire and set up hardware for simulation and testing.
  • Competency in creating functional and hardware design specifications.
  • Knowledge of software-based microsystems/control systems and communication protocols such as Modbus TCP; IEC 61850 and digital substation experience is desirable.
  • Understanding of generator excitation, synchronization, and protection schemes, along with a strong commitment to safe working practices.

Flexible Working

  • Working regular hours from Baker Hughes office.

Benefits

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
  • Comprehensive private medical care options.
  • Safety net of life insurance and programs.
  • Tailored financial programs.
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

Internal Title

Engineer 1, Automation & Control, Product Design and Engineering

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to , , , or , , , or expression, , , protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026