Electrical & Controls Engineer
- cambridgeshire and peterborough, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- £45 - £65 Per Hour
Job Description
Electrical & Controls Project Engineer I Onsite I Cambridgeshire I £Comp
Our client, a leader in the manufacture of advanced composite materials, is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Project Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering electrical and controls engineering projects that improve safety, reliability, and production performance. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support manufacturing operations, and contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions.
The Role
As an Electrical & Controls Project Engineer, you will support maintenance, project, and process engineering activities while leading projects from concept through to successful implementation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver electrical and control system improvements that enhance operational efficiency and minimise production downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical and controls engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
- Support maintenance, project, and process activities to improve safety and production efficiency.
- Develop electrical and control system specifications for manufacturing equipment.
- Create and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control documentation.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Support equipment breakdowns and help restore production efficiently.
- Participate in the technical support call-out rota.
- Identify and implement control system improvements across the manufacturing site.
- Plan and manage project schedules while minimising disruption to production.
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and management.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience in electrical controls and instrumentation engineering.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or process environment.
- Knowledge of PLC systems, including Rockwell Logix 5000 & 500 and RSView.
- Understanding of safety systems, including SIL and Safety PLCs.
- Experience with industrial drives such as Allen Bradley and ABB.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, including experience with 4-20mA instrumentation loops and controllers.
- Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies such as HAZOP and FMEA.
- Knowledge of ATEX requirements, commissioning processes, and machine safety standards.
- Competence in Microsoft Office and basic CAD software such as AutoCAD or EPlan.
- Due to the nature of this business, applicants must be eligible to comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements . Sponsorship is not available for this role and all candidate must have existing right to work in the UK on a permanent basis.