Controls Engineer

Company: Baker Hughes Company
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Location: Ashby de la Zouch
Job Description:

Job Overview

Position Title: Engineer 1, Automation & Control, Product Design and Engineering

As a Controls Engineer you will design rotating equipment control system using PRISMIC products and various OEM’s PLC’s and IED’s. You will also work with a cross functional engineering team and project managers to execute customer/system requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the design of rotating machines and their auxiliary control systems.
  • Reviewing electrical and control circuit designs and provide detailed markups to the drawing office team.
  • Preparing and review 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 set 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

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

Benefits

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

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Posted: June 6th, 2026