Electrical Design Engineer

Do you want to be part of creating a safer world? Without thinking about it, you meet us in your everyday life – at home, in transit, and at work. We are at the airport, where you commute, where you work, play and shop. Diverse in our offering, our customer outreach and in our mindset, Gunnebo Entrance Control is leading the transformation of the security business through digitalisation and connectivity for the continuous developments of smart entrance control.

If you are passionate about being part of an exciting transformation journey working with a global, multi-cultural and highly motivated organisation, this is the opportunity for you. Gunnebo Entrance Control is small enough to see your ideas come to fruition, and big enough to realise your career goals.

Role Overview

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, development and customisation of electrical systems for new and existing products, working closely with Mechanical, Electronics and Firmware engineering teams.

The role covers the complete engineering lifecycle, from initial design and component selection through prototyping, validation, documentation and production release, with a strong focus on practical design, product cost and manufacturability.

• Design and develop electrical systems for new products, product upgrades and customised solutions.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies and wiring looms.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings and maintain related electrical Bills of Materials (BoMs).
• Identify, select and validate critical electrical components including power supplies, motors, drivers, actuators, sensors and protection devices.
• Support prototype assembly, wiring, testing and validation.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Electronics and Firmware teams to ensure effective system integration.
• Support improvement and optimisation of existing products and components.
• Evaluate alternative design solutions to optimise product cost, performance and manufacturability.
• Prepare and maintain electrical product documentation, including cable drawings, wiring diagrams and technical instructions.
• Support Operations and Service teams with technical guidance and product knowledge.
• Support assigned designs through the complete development process up to production release.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical qualification in Electrical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in electrical design and product development within an industrial/product engineering environment.
• Good proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks Electrical Schematics.
• Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings and wiring-loom design.
• Experience defining and maintaining electrical Bills of Materials (BoMs).
• Knowledge of automation devices including motors, drivers, actuators and sensors.
• Good hands-on skills with the ability to support or directly wire prototypes.
• Ability to identify and validate critical electrical components such as power supplies, sensors and protection devices.
• Ability to evaluate alternative design solutions against product cost, performance and manufacturability targets.
• Knowledge of product certification processes and applicable standards would be advantageous.
• Structured and organised approach with the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working in an international environment and with virtual teams.
• Able to manage changing priorities, project requirements and deadlines.

About us

The Gunnebo Group is a global leader in security, offering innovative products and services to protect and control the flow of people, and to safely secure valuables. Through our businesses and customers in retail, public transport, public and commercial buildings, industrial and high-risk sites and banking, we operate worldwide through our 3,400 employees, 25 country locations and 10 production facilities. Serving customers in over 100 markets, together we create a safer world.

Gunnebo Entrance Control specialises in entrance control solutions that enable our customers with increased efficiency, safety and end-user experience. Our wide range of products are designed to create a safe environment without restricting freedom of movement, whether it is to enter the lobby of a company, a supermarket, an entertainment area, an industrial area or public transport. We shape the future of people flow management.

Diversity Statement

Gunnebo Entrance Control is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our products so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regards to race, colour, religion, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other dimension of diversity.