Electrical Controls Engineer

Reference: EDE- Bristol_1783418983

Electrical Controls Engineer

We are looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer with at least 5 years in electrical design within bespoke machinery. This person needs to have proven experience using AutoCAD Electrical.

Role Purpose:

Develop equipment concepts and schemes that can be constructed and commissioned safely
and effectively. Produce general arrangements, material schedules, detail drawings, panel layouts,
PLC, Servo, Robot and HMI code which are clear, accurate, cost effective, and meet the
requirements of the specification.

Primary Responsibilities/Activities:

  • Produce technical information, drawings, BOM, PLC and HMI code, associated schedules, and documents, taking due account of H&S, ISO requirements, designs, specifications, and standards relating to the contract
  • Testing and commissioning of the mechanical and/or electrical systems
  • Deal with specifiers and/or suppliers/distributors
  • Report problems and provide solutions, for deficiencies in the design brief
  • Maintain competitiveness by ensuring drawings and software is produced within the
  • duration indicated
  • Ensure technical co-ordination with all other internal and external disciplines
  • Ensure projects are delivered to timescale and budget
  • Maintain all technical records throughout the duration of the contract
  • Suggest solutions to problems based on an understanding of relevant technologies
  • Visit customers on a world-wide basis, as required, to help achieve sales, support
  • aftermarket, resolve problems, and Install & Commission machines
  • Visit BLG Group companies on a world-wide basis, as required to support aftermarket,
  • resolve problems, and test machines
  • Ensure statutory and company procedures and practices are maintained
  • Work with and support other departments to ensure business objectives are achieved
  • Promote a safe working environment ensuring compliance with all current legislation
  • Other duties as may be required

Background/Experience

  • Educated to BSc level or equivalent
  • 2+ years in a similar engineering related position
  • 5+ years in electrical design, preferably in the packaging machinery sector
  • Proven experience of using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Experienced with PLC based switchgear and control systems, using RS Logix and Siemens
  • Strong bias towards the programming & test of servo motion and robotic handling systems
  • Working knowledge of CE Marking legislation
  • Understanding of continuous improvement techniques
  • Current UK driving license and passport, prepared to travel
  • Client does not provide sponsorship

Competencies/Skills

  • Analytical
  • Self starter
  • Team player
  • Highly motivated
  • Customer focused
  • Change and goal orientated
  • Realistic and pragmatic approach
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to assess risk
  • Good oral and written communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly computer literate
  • Planning & organisation skills
  • Problem solving capability
  • Influencing and negotiating skills
  • Good customer/supplier facing skills


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£40,000.00 - £50,000.00
Per annum
GBP40000 - GBP50000 per annum

Bristol

Permanent

Added 07/07/2026
Reference: EDE- Bristol_1783418983

Electrical Controls Engineer

Bristol
Permanent

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