Control Engineer

Company: Automation Experts Ltd
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Location: Oldham
Job Description:

This market leading manufacturer is now seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join their rapidly expanding business, who export globally to a broad range of blue chip clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established organisation who can not only support your career development but also offer a great working culture.

Electrical Controls Engineer

£35-50k + Pension, Healthcare, Early Fri Finish

Well-established Engineering Team

Strong order book and good client base

Excellent career prospects & development opportunities

Manchester based role. Ref: 25211

The Role

  • Lead complex electrical engineering projects including FAT and SAT activities
  • Produce technical documentation such as control philosophies, FDS and C&E documentation
  • Develop detailed cable schedules and block cable diagrams
  • Design and coordinate cable routing and containment with mechanical teams
  • Program, test and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems (TIA Portal)
  • Support site installation and commissioning activities
  • Prepare project costings and labour estimates to support the sales team
  • Provide technical support to internal engineers and external customers

The Person

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
  • Strong knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical for schematic design
  • Hands-on PLC/HMI programming experience (TIA Portal essential)
  • Experience with industrial networks (Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

This role will be c50% PLC software, 40% project work and 10% electrical design. Any supporting knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR is beneficial but not essential.

Located in Manchester, this role would be commutable from Rochdale, Bolton, Oldham, Huddersfield, Blackburn and surrounding areas.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026