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.
Apply
To apply, please submit your CV for consideration
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