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Control Panel Design Engineer
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About The Role
A Control Panel Design Engineer is required to join the design team of a respected manufacturer serving the process, water, and wastewater sectors. Based in Kington, Herefordshire, this full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £32,500 and £50,000, dependent on experience and qualifications. Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, the successful applicant will report to the Panel Design Manager and must live within a practical commuting distance of the site.
Responsibilities include:
- Producing electrical designs
- Selecting components
- Preparing documentation for control panels
Candidates should possess relevant design experience, proficiency with CAD software, and a solid understanding of electrical schematics and industry standards.
Job Title
Control Panel Design Engineer
Based
Kington, Herefordshire, HR5
Hours
40pw, Monday to Friday
Pay
£32,500 - £50,000 depending on experience/qualifications
Main Duties
- Design control panels in accordance with Customer and Industry Standards
- Produce documentation packs using the latest version of EPLAN Design Software
- Provide technical support to other members of the business
- Carry out the inspection and testing of control panels, following internal inspection and testing procedures
- Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing with the customer. This may require travelling around the UK and overnight stays when necessary
- On-site commissioning. This may require travelling around the UK and overnight stays when necessary
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Requirements
- Formal Electrical/Electronic Engineering Qualification, BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or above (essential)
- Experience designing Control Panels and Motor Control Centres (MCC’s) (desirable)
- Experience using CAD Design Packages (desirable)
- Knowledge and understanding of Electrical components, circuits and systems (essential)
- Experience designing for hazardous area applications (desirable)
- Able to work independently and as part of a small team (essential)
- Experience using basic electrical installation tools and testing equipment in a safe manner (desirable)
- Experience building control panels (desirable)
- Testing and fault-finding experience (desirable)
- Self-motivated, creative thinker with the drive to deliver quality designs that meet the customers requirements (essential)
- JIB/CSCS and EUSR Card (desirable - training provided if not held)
- COMPEX EX 12 (desirable)
- Full valid driving licence required (essential)
- Experience within the water, wastewater and process industry (desirable)
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Benefits
- 30 days annual holiday including 8 statutory holidays plus additional holiday after 3 years continuous service up to a maximum of 33 days
- Annual bonus depending on personal and company performance
- Accommodation and subsistence costs paid
- Death in Service Benefit (up to age 65)
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Pay
- All appropriate and relevant PPE provided
- Contributory Pension
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Company branded clothing available
- Full training where required will be provided
Please Note
- Successful candidate must easily and reliably commute or plan to relocate
- Successful candidate will be subject to full pre-employment screening checks, including references and right to work verification
- Visa sponsorship not offered; applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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