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Electrical Design Engineer

FuturesSheffield, South Yorkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 15 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Electrical Design Engineer role offers fantastic opportunities for career growth within industrial automation, allowing you to develop your skills alongside a reputable and supportive team. You'll thrive here if you're an early-career engineer eager to contribute to innovative projects and gain comprehensive experience in control systems and design. Apply now to join a company that invests in your development and offers a dynamic work environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Posted
2 days ago
AutoCADCADElectrical Design

Job Description

Manufacturing Futures are supporting an automation-focused engineering business in their search for an Electrical Design Engineer. This role is well suited to an Electrical or Electronic Engineering graduate, or an early-career Electrical Design Engineer, looking to develop a long-term career within industrial automation and control systems.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will join a supportive and technically strong team with an excellent reputation for training and development. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will work on a range of standard and bespoke automated systems, gaining exposure to electrical design, control systems and project delivery under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Electrical Design Engineer – Role & Responsibilities – Automation / Electrical / Controls

  • Design electrical and electronic control systems for automated machinery
  • Produce electrical schematics and system drawings using CAD software
  • Support PLC, HMI and automation programming activities
  • Create BOMs and supporting technical documentation
  • Work on assigned projects with guidance from a senior engineer or mentor
  • Assist with technical queries and problem-solving within the engineering team
  • Investigate and evaluate new automation technologies

Electrical Design Engineer – Skills & Experience – Automation / Electrical / Controls

  • Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • Experience or exposure to PLC’s and control systems
  • Proficient with electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD or similar
  • Previous experience in an Electrical Design Engineer or automation-related role
  • Strong desire to learn and develop within electrical and automation engineering
  • UK Driving Licence

Electrical Design Engineer – Automation – Electrical – Controls – PLC

If you are an Electrical Design Engineer looking to build your career within a supportive automation environment, please apply now.

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