White Label is representing an established engineering and manufacturing business in Wakefield with a rich heritage that requires a Software and Electrical Controls Engineer to join their team.
My client is extremely busy with a healthy order book and therefore requires someone with experience, ideally in heavy industry and/or machinery. You'll be involved in the full project lifecycle of bespoke large‑scale projects, from commissioning stage to installation.
My client is offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus:
- 33 days holiday plus your birthday off
- 37-hour work week (Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm and 8am to 1pm on Friday)
- Pension
- Free parking & excellent transport links
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Perkbox discounts & wellbeing support
- Career development in a supportive, technically focused team
Responsibilities of the Software and Electrical Controls Engineer
- 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.
Experience required of the Software and Electrical Controls Engineer
- 5 years of experience in a similar role (ideally heavy industry or machinery)
- Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
- Programmable Logic Control (PLC) skills.
- Proven experience in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Mitsubishi).
- Experience with machine safety systems (PL and SIL ratings).
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