Electrical Design Engineer and PLC Programmer

Convertech, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer based in Great Yarmouth seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with strong PLC programming skills. This newly created role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 and hybrid working options. Responsibilities include delivering compliant machines, managing documentation accuracy, and overseeing supplier relationships. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Engineering Qualification in Electrical or Controls and experience with automated machinery. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a business poised for growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Engineering Qualification in Electrical or Controls (minimum Level 3).
• Experience in commissioning and testing of automated machinery.
• Proficient in PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver machines fully tested and documented to service team.
• Ensure documentation accuracy including commissioning guides.
• Manage supplier relationships for control system components.

Skills

Electrical Design

PLC Programming

Fault finding

Documentation creation

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification in Electrical or Controls

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Electrical CAD

Job description

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with PLC Programming experience? Are you looking for a new challenge? After a recent acquisition we are looking for an electrical design engineer and PLC programming for this Equipment Manufacturer, whos manufacturing facility is based in Great Yarmouth.

The new owners are providing significant investment into the business, this is new role created by the company to support growth. Already leading brand in the industry, and a great reputation coupled with this investment sees the business set to soar in 2026.

Your role will be predominantly site based with occasional travel to clients site 1-2 times a year. You will have full autonomy working with the programming and production team to make process and design improvements.

The Benefits of this Electrical Design Engineer and PLC programmer role

• Basic salary £50,000 - £60000
• 8:30-5:00 Monday Thursday 8:30-3:30 Friday
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension
  
  

The role of a Electrical Design Engineer and PLC programmer

• Deliver machines to service team in a fully tested, documented, and compliant state.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and ownership, including commissioning guides, compliance documents, and test standards.
• Act astechnical authority for commissioning and control systems.
• Manage supplier relationships relating to control system components, obsolescence, and returns.
• Provide occasional on-site support when customer or service requirements cannot be resolved remotely.
• Maintain awareness of the financial and operational impact of engineering decisions.
• Continuously develop expertise in control system safety and compliance standards.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications Required in this Electrical Design Engineer and PLC programmer

• Engineering Qualification Electrical or controls Minimum of a level 3
• Commissioning and testing of automated machinery.
• PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT preferred).
• Electrical CAD and BoM management.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting in electrical and pneumatic circuits.
• Documentation creation (FAT/SAT, compliance, commissioning standards).
  
  

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