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Junior Electrical Controls Engineer
35,000 - 45,000 + International Travel + Training + Progression
Bedford
Are you a Junior Electrical Controls Engineer with an interest in industrial automation who wants full training, full project life-cycle involvement, and the chance to work on high-quality special-purpose machinery with a long-established manufacturer?
This company designs and builds advanced converting machinery for customers across the UK, Europe and the USA. With 4-9 month project cycles, you'll quickly see the results of your work. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a Junior Controls Engineer who wants to learn software development, commissioning and machine control.
In this hands-on role, you'll be trained to take part in the full project life cycle, from electrical design and software programming to testing and commissioning. You'll work with PLCs, HMIs and drive systems, with support from an experienced engineering team. Some international travel (mainly Europe and the USA) will be required once you are fully trained.
This role is perfect for a junior Electrical Controls engineer who wants strong training, career progression and the chance to work on interesting, technical machinery.
The Role:
* Assist in designing electrical circuits and control systems
* Learn to program PLCs, HMIs and drive systems
* Support software development and machine testing
* Take part in commissioning and customer acceptance (with training)
* Occasional international travel for commissioning (Europe & USA)
* Use nanoCad for simple schematics (training provided)
The Person:
* Junior Electrical Controls Engineer or similar engineering background
* Fluent in at least on PLC language
* Commutable to Bedford
Reference: BBBH22840A
Keywords: Junior Controls Engineer, PLC Training, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Special Purpose Machinery, Commissioning, Software Development, Industrial Automation, Bedford, Electrical Design, Junior Electrical Engineer, Machine Build, nanoCad, Europe, USA
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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