Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior preferred - open to Electrical Technicians & Maintenance Engineers looking to move into design.

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, a global leader in materials processing equipment
, delivering innovative solutions across recycling, washing, crushing and screening
.

Due to continued demand, they're expanding their Electrical Team in Dungannon
. While this position sits at Senior level
, the business is very open to candidates who may be slightly below senior grade
, provided they can clearly demonstrate strong electrical capability, practical experience, and the appetite to develop further into design.

This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on engineers who want to transition into electrical design, as well as experienced design engineers seeking flexibility and technical ownership.

Formal qualifications are preferred but not essential
. Real-world experience and technical competence are equally valued.

As part of the Electrical Team, you will:

• Design and develop 3-phase electrical control systems

• Produce electrical schematics and technical documentation

• Develop or support PLC and HMI software (Allen Bradley & IFM Systems)

• Write or contribute to Functional Specifications

• Act as a key technical contact for internal teams and customers

• Support new product development and continuous improvement projects

• Assist with factory testing, commissioning and occasional site support

• Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards

The scope and responsibility of the role will be aligned to your experience, with a clear pathway to full senior status if you're not there yet.

You don't need to tick every box. Strong fundamentals and the right mindset matter most.

You're likely to have:

• A strong background in industrial electrical systems (3-phase, control panels, automation)

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, heavy engineering or process environments

• Exposure to electrical drawings, control systems or design-related work

• The ability to manage technical queries from customers and internal stakeholders

• A practical, solutions-focused approach

Desirable (not essential):

• Electrical Engineering qualification (degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, etc.)

• PLC / HMI programming experience

• Control panel design tools (
  Zuken E3 / EPLAN
  )

• Industrial communications (Ether Net/IP, CANbus, Modbus)

• Competitive salary & bonus (DOE)

• Private healthcare, pension & life assurance

• 32 days annual leave

• Early finish Fridays (8:00am - 2:15pm)

• Hybrid / flexible working options

• On-site parking & Linked In Learning

• Long-term progression within a global engineering business

At Hunter Savage, we specialise in engineering recruitment across Northern Ireland and Ireland. We focus on capability and potential
, not just job titles.

For a confidential discussion or further information, contact:

Dominic Heron

Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary depending on experience. Shortlisting criteria may be adjusted based on response.