Are you passionate about delivering cutting‑edge industrial control system solutions?
Actemium Automation Peterborough, part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, is looking for a talented Principal Hardware Design Engineer to join our growing team. If you want to make a real impact on UK automation and collaborate with an energised, forward‑thinking group, we’d love to hear from you.
Competitive salary
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Health Shield cash plan
7% Group Pension Plan
Annual discretionary bonus
BUPA Medical Insurance
Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme
VINCI Share Scheme
Death in service cover
Access to global VINCI Energies career development opportunities
As a Principal Hardware Design Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver high‑quality industrial control panels and systems across a variety of projects—primarily in the food and beverage sector. Your work will directly support major UK and international clients.
Design industrial control panels, MCCs, and automation hardware to meet specifications and safety standards (IEC, UL, BS EN)
Produce schematics, block diagrams, general arrangements, and wiring schedules
Create detailed documentation including equipment lists, cable schedules, and BOMs
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technicians throughout delivery
Support procurement and resolve technical queries during assembly, installation, and commissioning
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and improvement initiatives
Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues
Proven experience designing industrial control panels, MCCs, or automation hardware
Strong CAD and electrical schematic design skills
Knowledge of industry standards (BS EN 61439, IEC 60204, UL508A)
Understanding of PLCs, relays, safety devices, VSDs, HMIs, etc.
Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent experience
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Food & beverage sector experience is a plus
Competitive salary, bonus, and strong pension contributions
Health Shield and optional BUPA medical cover
Electric vehicle scheme and VINCI Share Scheme (post qualifying period)
Inclusive, supportive working environment
Outstanding training and global career progression
Opportunities to work on high‑profile automation and infrastructure projects
Eltek Systems Ltd, part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, is a leading provider of industrial process and automation solutions, specialising in the food and beverage industry. As part of the Actemium Automation network, we combine the strength of a global organisation with the agility of a local business. VINCI Energies employs over 220,000 people across 120 countries, delivering world‑class engineering and construction expertise.
Actemium delivers bespoke solutions and services to clients across 40 countries.
Its multi-disciplinary network combines the expertise of 400 local business units with a global approach to create value throughout the entire industrial life cycle.
Actemium's 24,400 employees share, alongside their clients, the strong conviction that industry is key to building a sustainable world and strive to make a positive contribution to global performance.
For the UK specifically the Actemium business units operate with autonomy and provide multi-disciplined expertise across a wide variety of market sectors. With an embedded culture of transparency and encouragement to think like our customers, we provide safe, reliable and sustainable solutions through our community of 620 incredible people.
