Electrical Engineer
6 days ago
Middlesbrough
TEXO Recruitment are currently looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer for our external client in Teesside on a Permanent & Hybrid basis. The Engineer will join the Marine Engineering Team, providing support in the design, integration, maintenance, and optimisation of electrical and control systems within a complex operational environment. The role offers a combination of project based work and operational support in a safety critical, highly regulated industry. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop electrical and control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and associated automation hardware and software., • Produce functional design specifications, control philosophies, and technical documentation., • Work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to integrate control systems into wider mechanical and electrical infrastructure., • Carry out testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems., • Support ongoing maintenance and optimisation, improving system availability, reliability, and operational efficiency., • Diagnose and resolve faults on electrical and control systems, implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence., • Ensure all work complies with relevant electrical standards, health & safety legislation, and environmental requirements., • Prepare and maintain technical reports, manuals, drawings, and system documentation., • Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and handover. Requirements: • Degree-qualified (BEng/MEng) in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience., • Strong experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Bachmann, or similar IEC programming platforms)., • Knowledge of SCADA and HMI systems and AC/DC motor drives (e.g. Siemens, ABB)., • Ability to read, interpret, and produce electrical and control schematics., • Experience with industrial automation, instrumentation, and communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, RS232, TCP/IP, and fibre optic systems., • Strong analytical and fault finding skills., • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities., • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet project deadlines. If this opportunity seems of interest, please contact Brooke Nesbit at TEXO Recruitment on 01670 331846 or send your CV to