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Electrical Design Engineer

Vantage ConsultingEnglefield, Reading🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Englefield, Reading, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago
AutoCADCADElectrical DesignPLC ProgrammingSCADAMicrosoft Office

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer Reading Up to 65k

Responsibilities:

Create detailed electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for control panels, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.<br />Specify and source components such as PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors to optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.<br />Develop and integrate control systems with broader industrial processes, ensuring seamless functionality.<br />Produce high-quality design documentation, including BOMs (Bills of Materials), test procedures, and user manuals.<br />Work closely with clients to interpret requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback.<br />Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards; support testing and commissioning of systems when required.<br />Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, reduce costs, and improve product reliability.<br />Collaborate with production, proposals, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Essential experience: Proven experience in electrical design, control systems, or a similar engineering role within manufacturing or industrial automation.<br />Proficient in electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical (Preferred), EPLAN, or similar).<br />Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols is advantageous.<br />Understanding of industry standards such as IEC, UL, or BS EN for electrical control panel design.<br />Competency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus

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