Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description:

Electrical Design Engineer
Leicester
Up to 55k

Core job responsibilities

• Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation (resistor element and design overview sheets).
• Produce design calculations and corresponding paperwork to manufacture designs.
• Approval of drawings, Bills of Materials and other design information issued for manufacture.
• Participate in research, development, and product testing as agreed with the Engineering Manager.
• Select electrical components for use in control systems
• Create 3D models (primarily sheet metal parts) and assemblies, issuing designs for manufacture through engineering drawings and supplementary documentation (Bills of Materials, etc.).
• Carry out detailed mechanical design work including simulation and design verification testing, as required
• Review and approve design information from other team members.
• Adhere to quality systems (primarily ISO 9001), including using Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) to document changes.
• Conduct technical investigations, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, managing a complex workload efficiently.
• Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Identify and apply new industry-wide processes within the company.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Essential skills:

• Significant electrical design experience.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering.
• Familiarity with CE marking processes and DFMEA.
• Experience in designing electrical equipment and/or machinery.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and Autocad.
• Competent skill level with Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with design teams, office staff, and manufacturing operatives.

Desirable skills:

• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices - materials, FEA, fixings, fabrication etc.
• Experience of designing MV assemblies.
• Experience of HV test techniques.