Electrical Design / Controls Engineer

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Electrical Design & Controls Engineer
Location: Bristol
Job Type: Temp / Contract - 3 months
Payrate: £22-£27 per hour DOE

We are recruiting an Electrical & Controls Design Engineer to work on modern, automated machinery, focusing on PLC programming, control system design, and commissioning. This is a hands-on technical role based in Bristol.

Key Responsibilities
Design electrical control systems for automated machinery
Develop and program PLC software using Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and Beckhoff (TwinCAT)
Support HMI development and machine control architecture
Conduct control system safety analysis using Sistema
Ensure compliance with CE, NEC, CSA, and UL standards
Commission machinery on-site and at customer locations as required
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver coordinated designs
Troubleshoot, test, and optimise control systems
Suggest improvements to machine performance, reliability, and safety
Candidate Requirements

Hands-on experience in PLC programming and electrical control systems
Practical experience with Rockwell and/or Beckhoff PLC platforms
Strong experience creating AutoCAD electrical drawings
Experience with automated machinery or industrial equipment (packaging or manufacturing advantageous)
Experience with Agile PLM software
We welcome applications who are passionate about electrical and controls design, even if you don’t tick every box. If you’re eager to learn, grow, and contribute to innovative automation projects, we encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions, please call Pertemps on (phone number removed) option 3
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Location:
Bristol
Salary:
£22 - £27 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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