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Abingdon
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Location: Abingdon UK

💼 Role: Controls & Electrical Design Engineer 

đź“… Experience: 3+ years in PLC/HMI programming

✨ £50k + pension & health insurance. 

✨ 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. 

✨ Cutting-edge projects in a high-tech, innovation-driven environment. 

✨ Training budget to support career growth. 

✨ Free on-site parking at our prestigious campus near Oxford.

Be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team and drive the next wave of technological advancements. Are you ready to shape the future of machine vision systems? This company is are revolutionising inspection machines and AI-driven vision technology, serving blue-chip manufacturers worldwide. With a strong presence in factory automation, they provide cutting-edge solutions spanning medical, electrical control systems, and industrial automation.

What You'll Doâś” Design and program PLC control systems using Allen Bradley & Siemens PLCs. âś” Develop electrical schematics and layouts with AutoCAD Electrical. âś” Commission automation systems at customer sites in the UK and overseas. âś” Work on industrial automation & machine vision projects. âś” Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure precision & efficiency.

Who We're Looking For✅ 3+ years of experience in PLC programming & electrical design. 

✅ Expertise in industrial automation & control gear. 

✅ Strong problem-solving skills & attention to detail. 

✅ Knowledge of machine safety protocols & communication networks. 

âś… Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar.

🎯 Bonus: Degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in robotics or machine vision

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