Electrical Controls Engineer in Didcot, Oxfordshire

⚡ 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 projects.
• Exposure to innovative electrical technologies within the global industry.
• Ongoing training, development and professional growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive engineering team.
• Additional site allowance paid for on-site activities.

📩 Interested in finding out more?

If you’re an Electrical Engineer with a background in electrical design, controls and commissioning, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.

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