Controls Design Engineer

Futures is supporting a leading engineering organisation in their search for an experienced Controls Design Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong electrical panel design experience and a passion for delivering high-quality control system solutions across the full project lifecycle.

Controls Designs Engineer – Role & Responsibilities

• Design and develop control panels using Electrical AutoCAD.
• Complete PLC and HMI programming, testing, and optimisation.
• Support the build and functional testing of control panels.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, project managers, and clients to ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery.
• Provide on‑site commissioning, support and troubleshooting during installation/start‑up phases.
• Ensure all design work complies with relevant industry safety standards and regulations.
• Produce key documentation including wiring diagrams, BOMs, FDS documents and test protocols.

Controls Design Engineer – Skills & Experience

• Proven background in electrical panel design and system integration.
• Proficiency in CAD software, ideally Electrical AutoCAD.
• Strong experience with PLC programming and fault‑finding.
• Solid understanding of industrial control systems and electrical schematics.
• Ability to travel for UK‑based commissioning (with occasional international travel).
• Full UK driving licence.

If this role appeals, please apply now!

Controls Design Engineer / Electrical Design / System Design / Controls . Commissioning / Control Panel / Automation / PLC / HMI

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Design

Industries: Design Services

Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

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