Job Description:

Control Panel Engineer

Nottingham

Job Summary

The post holder will be part of a team based in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will design, build, test, and maintain electrical control panels used in industrial machinery and automation systems. They will ensure panels meet safety standards, client specifications, and operational requirements.

A commitment to quality service and excellence in all that they undertake is integral to the role and the development of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Control Panel Engineering

• Design electrical control panels using eDraw; create wiring diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings
• Select appropriate components (PLCs, relays, circuit breakers, HMIs, etc.)
• Assemble and wire control panels according to designs
• Perform testing, inspection, and fault-finding of panels
• Ensure compliance with industry standards
• Support installation and commissioning on-site when required
• Maintain documentation and update drawings as needed
• Troubleshoot and repair existing control panels

Documentation & Reporting

• Accurately complete build records, test reports, and checklists
• Record non-conformances and support corrective actions
• Provide feedback to engineering and production teams for continuous improvement

General

• Adhere to all procedures, protocols and other relevant memoranda as appropriate
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to all issues within the company, adhering to the Data Protection Act and GDPR regulations
• Adhere to Health and Safety Policy
• Communicate outstanding issues to line manager before going off duty
• Notify your manager of any circumstances which may affect the provision of a high quality service
• Report any faults with systems, tools, or equipment to the relevant member of staff
• All information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential and only divulged to authorised persons in accordance with company policies

Health and Safety

• Assist in promoting and maintaining health, safety and security in the workplace, including using security systems, identifying risks and managing them appropriately
• Make effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Maintain work areas in a tidy, safe, and hazard-free condition
• Report potential risks identified