Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (PLC/Embedded)

Lflegalsolutions; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Southampton. The role involves designing and supporting electrical and instrumentation systems, leading design and documentation efforts, and providing field support. Ideal candidates will have strong PLC programming knowledge and experience in safety-critical environments. The position offers a salary up to £40K, a pension scheme, and opportunities for travel.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Opportunity to travel

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of PLC systems and programming.
• Capable of handling electrical items across the site.
• Experience with safety-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and instrumentation design for product systems.
• Produce schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation.
• Support sales engineering with technical proposals and drawings.
• Conduct factory acceptance testing and on-site commissioning.
• Provide diagnostic and technical assistance in the field.

Skills

PLC systems knowledge

Electrical design skills

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

SkyCAD

Job description

A leading engineering manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Southampton. The role involves designing and supporting electrical and instrumentation systems, leading design and documentation efforts, and providing field support. Ideal candidates will have strong PLC programming knowledge and experience in safety-critical environments. The position offers a salary up to £40K, a pension scheme, and opportunities for travel.