Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description:

Electrical Design Engineer

£40,000 - £60,000

Staffordshire

Ref: 25124

A well-established automation and engineering solutions provider is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and delivery of special purpose machinery, automation systems, and materials handling equipment.

The role involves producing robust, compliant electrical designs across multiple projects and product lines, supporting the full project lifecycle from concept through build, commissioning, and ongoing technical support.

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

• Design and develop electrical control systems for bespoke automation, special purpose machinery, and materials handling equipment
• Design electrical systems and control panels in line with relevant UK, European, and international standards, as well as customer-specific requirements
• Ensure electrical designs consider reliability, ease of assembly, serviceability, and long-term maintenance
• Support fault finding and root cause analysis during design, build, commissioning, and post-installation support phases
• Create detailed electrical schematics and manufacturing documentation using EPLAN Electric P8
• Apply working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems within electrical designs
• Produce technical documentation to support machine build, installation & commissioning

Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification/experience)
•  Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in an electrical design engineering role
• Strong hands-on experience designing electrical control systems for electro-mechanical equipment within industrial, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments
•  Experience with special purpose machinery, automation systems, or materials handling equipment is highly desirable
•  Electrical schematic and panel design using EPLAN Electric P8
•  Control panel design and documentation to manufacturing standard
•  Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic control principles
•  Capable of engaging with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers as required

Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Lichfield, Coleshill, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Redditch, Atherstone and surrounding.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

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