Job Description

Electrical Controls Engineer

Purpose of Role:

Develop equipment concepts and schemes that and can be constructed and commissioned safely


and effectively. Produce general arrangements, material schedules, detail drawings, panel layouts,


PLC, Servo, Robot and HMI code which are clear, accurate, cost effective, and meet the


requirements of the specification.

Reporting to:

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Primary Responsibilities/Activities:

Produce technical information, drawings, BOM, PLC and HMI code, associated schedules, and


documents, taking due account of H&S, ISO requirements, designs, specifications, and


standards relating to the contract


Testing and commissioning of the mechanical and/or electrical systems


Deal with specifiers and/or suppliers/distributors


Report problems and provide solutions, for deficiencies in the design brief


Maintain competitiveness by ensuring drawings and software is produced within the


durations indicated


Ensure technical co-ordination with all other internal and external disciplines


Ensure projects are delivered to timescale and budget


Maintain all technical records throughout the duration of the contract


Suggest solutions to problems based on an understanding of relevant technologies


Visit customers on a world-wide basis, as required, to help achieve sales, support


aftermarket, resolve problems, and Install & Commission machines


Visit BLG Group companies on a world-wide basis, as required to support aftermarket,


resolve problems, and test machines


Ensure statutory and company procedures and practices are maintained


Work with and support other departments to ensure business objectives are achieved


Promote a safe working environment ensuring compliance with all current legislation


Other duties as may be required

Key Performance Measures:

Fit for purpose design concepts.


Quality of technical solutions.


Designs & solutions delivered within assigned budget constraints.

Competencies/Skills:

Analytical


Self starter


Team player


Highly motivated


Customer focused


Change and goal orientated


Realistic and pragmatic approach


Project management skills


Ability to assess risk


Good oral and written communication


Attention to detail


Highly computer literate


Proactive


Flexible


Planning & organisation skills


Problem solving capability


Influencing and negotiating skills


Good customer/supplier facing skills

Background/Experience:

Educated to BSc level or equivalent


2+ years in a similar engineering related position


5+ years in electrical design, preferably in the packaging machinery sector


Proven experience of using AutoCAD Electrical


Experienced with PLC based switchgear and control systems, using RS Logix and Siemens


Strong bias towards the programming & test of servo motion and robotic handling systems


Working knowledge of CE Marking legislation


Understanding of continuous improvement techniques


Current driving license and passport, prepared to travel