Electrical Design / Controls Engineer

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 0117 929 4422 option 3.