Electrical Design Engineer

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

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