Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire

Electrical Design Engineer

Location:

Office-based (with occasional travel), Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire         

Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

An established engineering organisation is seeking a hands-on Electrical Design Engineer to join its design and delivery team. This role will involve close collaboration with Mechanical Design, Project, and Software teams to produce high-quality electrical designs and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

The position is primarily office-based but will require occasional travel to customer or supply chain sites.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, specification, and documentation of electrical control systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and customer requirements. You will also provide technical support to internal teams and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

Produce electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics using EPLAN Pro Panel

Design control panel layouts, cable schedules, and component specifications

Specify and source electrical components in collaboration with Purchasing and Software teams, in line with project cost targets

Support PLC and HMI selection alongside the Software team

Provide technical support to Service and Spares teams, including parts identification and customer queries

Work to customer-provided specifications (URS) where required

Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation and standards (e.g. BS7671, IEC 60204, ISO 13849, UL508A, NFPA
79, AS3000)

Ensure product safety and regulatory compliance are maintained throughout the design process

Support sales activities by advising on technical aspects of customer enquiries

Produce design calculations and technical reports as required

Collaborate with Mechanical Design to integrate control systems within machine layouts

Research and specify replacements for obsolete components in existing equipment

Define correct operating parameters for electrical components

Design systems involving:

Low-voltage single and three-phase AC systems (110V–600V)

Extra-low voltage DC systems (typically 24V)

Candidate Profile

This role would suit a candidate who:

Has practical, hands-on electrical wiring experience (mechanical exposure beneficial)

Has previous electrical CAD experience, ideally using EPLAN Pro Panel

Is proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Holds an HNC/HND or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Can manage a varied workload with a flexible and proactive approach

Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Is confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and electrical data

Works effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Actively seeks continuous improvement while delivering to time, cost, and quality targets

Desirable Experience

Control panel design for international markets (e.g. USA, Australia)

BS7671 qualification

Knowledge of PLC platforms such as Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens

Experience with industrial networking protocols including Ether Net/IP, Modbus TCP, RS232, RS485

Salary £45,000 per annum +Benefits