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# Controls and Design Engineer

- **Company:** Prime Appointments
- **Location:** Hadleigh, UK
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Controller Development System (CoDeSys), SolidWorks (CAD), Scripting
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3a57100d353626e6

## About the Role

* Engineering or Product Design qualification preferred but not essential
 * CAD experience, ideally SolidWorks
 * Experience with electrical and/or diesel control systems
 * PLC, CODESYS or scripting experience would be advantageous
 * 1+ years' experience within a design/engineering environment
 * Experience with rotating machinery, steel fabrication or control systems would be beneficial
 * Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
 * Able to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
 * Self-motivated, inquisitive and keen to learn

## Description

* Producing engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
 * Creating work instructions and electrical schematics
 * Supporting new product development, testing and validation
 * Working on continuous improvement of existing products
 * Engineering administration, including part number creation and BOM management
 * Providing application and technical support
 * Researching, developing and testing control systems
 * Creating technical documentation, manuals and guides, Please get in Contact Carl for this is a great opportunity as an engineer looking to develop their skills across design, controls and product development within a growing engineering environment.


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