Electrical Design and Control Systems Engineer

Electrical Design and Control Systems Engineer
Kidlington, Oxfordshire (Hybrid Working: 2 Days Office / 3 Days Home)
Full-Time | Permanent Role


Join a purpose-driven CleanTech start-up business transforming sustainability in their industry
A hidden gem, an exciting start-up company located just north of Oxford, is looking to hire an Electrical Design and Control Systems Engineer to join their fast-growing highly innovative business.
This engineering-led enterprise, operating in the CleanTech space is making waves in the food and drinks production industry with their patented systems, transforming sustainability and environmental impact for household name businesses across the UK and Europe.
Their ingenious systems use renewable materials to create a powerful a cleaning solution for their customers, saving energy, reducing waste, and improving hygiene standards. As the company scales, they’re looking for passionate engineers who want to make a real-world impact whilst growing their career with the company.
 
The opportunity
The company is seeking an Electrical Design & Control Systems Engineer to join their Engineering team. This is a hands-on, technical role where you'll own the electrical and controls design of the company’s internally developed systems. You'll be the hands-on subject matter expert on PLC programming, electrical cabinet design, and you will ensure efficient system performance across the company’s client base, primarily in the UK and Europe.
If you enjoy combining innovative design with practical delivery and want to contribute to a growing company with a strong environmental purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
 

What you’ll be doing as Electrical Design and Control Systems Engineer

• Lead all electrical and controls system engineering across product development.
• Design electrical systems including hardware, panel layouts, safety compliance, and 2D schematics.
• Program PLCs using Schneider Machine Expert and CODESYS (Ladder, FBD, and ST).
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and contractors to deliver new systems to specification.
• Troubleshoot, test, and refine existing control systems to optimise reliability.
• Support validation, documentation, compliance (e.g., CE marking), and safety processes.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites across the UK and Europe for installations and support.

 
What the company is looking for - Electrical Design and Control Systems Engineer

• Electrical Design background involved in developing hardware for machines, cabinet layout, safety, protection & compliance calculations, creation of 2D electrical drawings to allow electrical panel build.
• Degree /HND in electrical engineering, electrical Design, Automation, Control Systems, electronics, OR relevant engineering discipline along with Time served/ Apprenticeship.
• Strong experience in electrical design and cabinet layout for machinery.
• Proven PLC programming skills – CODESYS and Schneider Machine Expert are essential.
• Good knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, LVD 2014/35/EU).
• Familiar with industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Practical hands-on engineering mindset with an eye for innovation and compliance.
• Strong communicator and natural team collaborator.
• Must have current driving licence.

 
Desirable extras (the nice to haves)

• Experience with MQTT, SolidWorks (2D/3D), or special-purpose machinery.
• Exposure to functional specifications, P&IDs, Risk Assessments or HazOps.

 
Why join this company?

• Make a difference in a company focused on sustainability and innovation.
• Hybrid working model (2 days in Kidlington, 3 days from home).
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10:00 and 4:00pm.
• Flexible, collaborative environment where bold ideas are encouraged.
• 37.5-hour work week with real work-life balance.
• Private pension, company contribution matching.
• Life insurance of 4 x salary
• Employee assistance programme
• ... and more!

 
Ready to take on the Electrical Design and Controls Engineer role for a high-impact tech solution company?
Apply today and be part of a team that's driving cleaner, smarter solutions for the food industry.
 
If you think this position might be the one for you…
Great, I’m pleased you’re interested. I’d love to hear from you.

You can either use the ‘apply’ button on this advert to send in your CV or you can send me an email asking for more information directly to Tom Andrews on tandrews@meridianbs.co.uk   tandrews @ meridianbs . co . uk tandrews(at)meridianbs(dot)co(dot)uk or call to ask any questions on 01242:246:020



Your next steps 
We’ll start with an informal chat over the phone, where you can ask me any questions you like, to see if this job might be what you’re looking for. If you’re still keen, we’ll arrange an appointment for you, which will include a tour of the premises so you can see what the job’s really like. You'll be shown the systems in progress and the facilities as well (I think you’ll be impressed!).
 
 
I don’t have a CV…
Don’t worry, not everyone has a CV. I’ll be happy to help with this.
 
 
A note about confidentiality
I work in complete confidence. You can be assured that any contact you make will be completely confidential.
 
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.