Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description:

Electrical Design Engineer
Burton-on-Trent
Up to 65k

Responsibilities:

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