Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical & Controls Technical Engineer Didcot, Oxfordshire | International Travel (30%) | HNC/HND | 5+ Years' Experience Ready to take your electrical engineering expertise onto the international stage? We're looking for an experienced Electrical & Controls Technical Engineer to join a client in South Oxfordshire, working on innovative electrical projects for customers around the world.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global engineering business where you’ll play a key role in designing, testing and commissioning bespoke electrical and control systems, working across both in-house and customer projects.

With approximately 70% of your time based at the South Oxfordshire works and 30% travelling internationally, this role offers a fantastic mix of technical engineering, hands-on problem-solving and international project exposure.

What will you be doing? You'll take ownership of a varied range of engineering activities, including: Electrical Design: Producing bespoke electrical and control system drawings in line with industry standards and regulations.

Testing: Carrying out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) both in-house and at customer sites. Commissioning: Supporting the commissioning and operation of low-voltage control systems. International Projects: Providing on-site technical support and supervising electrical engineers at customer premises worldwide.

Technical Documentation: Producing detailed test reports and site documentation. Problem Solving: Identifying technical issues and ensuring electrical systems perform safely and effectively. What are we looking for? We're keen to hear from engineers who have a strong electrical design background and enjoy getting involved in both the technical and practical aspects of engineering.

You'll ideally have

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. At least 5 years' experience in electrical equipment design and/or supply. Good knowledge of low-voltage electrical and control systems. Experience using electrical CAD software – EPLAN would be advantageous.

Knowledge of setting up Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Strong communication and technical reporting skills. The ability to work independently, use your initiative and collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers.

Experience that would give you an advantage Low-voltage distribution and switchgear. Thyristor and transformer control systems. PLC/HMI programming and fault finding, particularly Siemens-based systems. Medium-voltage distribution and switchgear.

Transformer specification and power supply distribution, including cable and busbar systems. Why join? * The opportunity to work on challenging international engineering pro...

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