Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Midlands
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on skills and experience

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business specialising in the design and delivery of complex electrical and control systems projects.

This role will involve designing electrical systems for a range of automated and industrial applications, supporting projects from initial concept through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems using EPLAN Electric P8.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts and associated manufacturing documentation.
• Create detailed documentation including terminal plans, cable schedules, bills of materials and safety-related documentation.
• Generate reports and labelling information, including wire numbers, cable labels and device tags.
• Specify and size electrical equipment, including control panels, drives, safety devices, sensors, actuators and associated components.
• Import and export engineering drawings in DXF/DWG formats where required.
• Design and support validation of machine safety systems in accordance with relevant standards.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable electrical, safety and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support during build, installation, commissioning and customer handover activities.
• Attend customer sites when required to support project delivery.

Essential Requirements

• HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Around 5+ years' experience in an Electrical Design Engineer position within a project-led engineering environment.
• Strong experience using EPLAN Electric P8.
• Good understanding of electrical design principles, control systems and industrial automation equipment.
• Experience designing systems incorporating variable speed drives, servo drives or motion control equipment.
• Knowledge of machinery safety principles and safety circuit design.
• Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Existing right to work in the UK.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience using EPLAN Pro Panel.
• Familiarity with safety validation tools and Performance Level calculations.
• Exposure to major automation platforms and technologies.
• Experience supporting factory acceptance testing, installation or commissioning activities.
• Previous experience working across a variety of engineering sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu, subject to business requirements.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and technologies.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering organisation.

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