Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer – Control Systems
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £52,000

About the Role
A well-established, Bristol-based Control Systems engineering business is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing workshop team. This is a hands-on design role within the Industrial Automation sector, offering the opportunity to work on genuinely bespoke systems rather than repetitive, copy-and-paste solutions. Projects range from individual control panels through to full turnkey automation solutions, from concept and design through to build, installation and commissioning.
The business delivers across a diverse portfolio including defence, nuclear, FMCG, special purpose machinery, IIoT, packaging and R&D. As part of the design team, you will be involved in hardware design, control panel layouts, system documentation and supporting software generation, working with modern tools and the latest technologies.

While the role is primarily office and workshop based in Bristol, there will be occasional site visits to support projects and engage directly with customers.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical and control panel design for industrial automation systems
Producing schematics, layouts and documentation using EPlan and/or AutoCAD
Designing systems in compliance with relevant safety and electrical standards
Supporting projects from concept through to commissioning
Liaising with project engineers, panel builders and clients
Contributing to design risk assessments and technical documentationRequired Skills & Experience

2–6 years’ experience in an electrical or control systems engineering role
Proficiency with EPlan and/or AutoCAD
Good understanding of machinery safety and standards such as BS EN 60204 and BS EN (phone number removed)
Right to work in the UK
Full UK driving licence
Comfortable with occasional site visits

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business