The Junior Design Control Engineer role is a key position within our Engineering & Manufacturing department, requiring expertise in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes.

Client Details

This company, located in Liverpool is a global player in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry supplying into the Warehouse/Transport/Logistics industries with turnkey solutions with their products.

Description

As the Junior Design Control Engineer you will be tasked with the following;

• Control Panel Design:

Develop detailed electrical schematics and layouts using EPLAN Electric P8.

Design control panels for conveyor systems with Siemens (S7, TIA Portal) and Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) PLC hardware.

Create wiring diagrams, terminal layouts, and bill of materials (BOMs).

• PLC Integration:

Understand and implement PLC hardware configurations.

Collaborate with PLC programmers to ensure proper system integration.

• Component Selection:

Select appropriate components (circuit breakers, relays, power supplies, IO modules) in compliance with project requirements.

• Standards Compliance:

Ensure designs meet international and local standards (IEC, UL, NFPA).

Maintain strict adherence to safety and quality requirements.

• Collaboration:

Work closely with the senior design engineer, mechanical engineers, and production.

Address design feedback and modify panel layouts as necessary.

• Documentation:

Generate and maintain accurate technical documentation, including cable schedules, harness diagrams, and test plans.

Assist with as-built documentation and panel certification records.

Profile

A successful Junior Design Control Engineer should have:

• BTEC & HNC in Electrical Engineering as a minimum, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of Siemens PLCs (S7, TIA Portal) and Rockwell PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix).
• Experience with electrical CAD platforms
• Familiarity with SCADA or HMI systems for conveyors.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £35,000 - £42,000
• Comprehensive benefits package.