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Date: Apr 27, 2026

Location: Halesowen, GB

Company: KUKA Group

Discover your impact with KUKA Group

KUKA Group offers an enormous spectrum of possibilities to advance your career, live your passions and unlock your potential. We´re one of the world's leading automation specialists, offering global opportunities in areas such as robotics, automation, logistics, software solutions and electronics. If you´re a go-getter, a visionary with bold ambitions and believer in collaboration and mutual respect, then you're poised for success here at KUKA Group.

 

Make an impact

The Electrical Controls Engineer will oversee the production of many types of complex systems and equipment. They will work closely alongside the production and manufacturing departments and provide technical support as required. They will be familiar with specifying drive controls systems, industrial PC’s, safety PLC’s and safety related parts of controls systems and inverters.

The successful candiate will:

  • Prepare and configure standard and custom wiring drawings & BOM’s

  • Ensure compliance with all design, regulatory and test requirements and be knowledgeable with AutoCAD Mech/Elec/ Eplan and Microsoft software packages

  • Ensure completion of design work, drawing creation, calculations and technical documentation

  • Work with suppliers to ensure projects meet performance requirements

  • Provide technical support and best practice with respect to industrial panel design

  • Ensure compliance with design & test requirements

  • Develop test rigs, models and prototype control systems

  • Generate Safety Buy Off documents

  • Create calculations to BS EN 13849 and a good understanding of 60204

 

What you need to succeed

You will have:

  • A HNC/HND or degree qualified in Electrical Engineering. 

  • Experience with automation, product handling or special purpose machinary and experience in a deisgn engineering role.

  • Working understanding of wiring diagrams and control packages.

  • Experience in the use of AutoCAD Mech/Elec/Eplan and Microsoft software packages.

  • Your background will be in the nuclear industry, robotics, automation, machine tool, hydraulics & pneumatic systems.

 

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) statement 

Our core belief is in treating each other with kindness, an open mind, and mutual respect, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

KUKA Group is a company committed to equal opportunities. We manage every application with meticulous care and consideration - with a decision-making process that pays no heed to your origin, educational background, age, gender, sexual orientation, or your religious or political beliefs. If you join KUKA Group, you will have ample opportunities to share what motivates you and what defines your individuality.

Join the journey!

If you think a career with KUKA Group could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you. We´re looking forward to receiving your application!

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