Senior electrical design engineer

Electrical Design Engineer – Control Panels & Compliance

Location: Gloucestershire

Employment Type: Permanent / Full‑time

Salary: Competitive + benefits

We’re looking for a proactive Electrical Design Engineer to take ownership of electrical design across a range of engineered products–from early concept through to production release. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a multi‑disciplinary environment and is confident designing to stringent safety and compliance standards.

You’ll play a key role in developing control panel designs, integrating PLC systems, and producing the documentation needed to ensure products meet UK/EU regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with Mechanical Design, Compliance, and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust, manufacturable, and fully compliant solutions.

• Leading the electrical design of packaged systems, including control panel layouts
  , schematic diagrams
  , and cable schedules
  .
• Specifying and selecting electrical components to meet performance, safety, and compliance criteria.
• Developing and integrating PLC‑based control systems (programming experience beneficial but not essential).
• Producing accurate electrical documentation: design calculations, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and supporting files.
• Ensuring designs comply with Health & Safety
  , CE/UKCA
  , and relevant UK/EU regulations (LVD, EMC, Machinery Directive).
• Supporting EMC compliance activities, including design best practice and collaboration with external test houses.
• Working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.
• Participating in design reviews, risk assessments, verification, and validation activities.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  .
• Proven experience in control panel design for industrial or commercial applications.
• Working knowledge of PLC‑based systems (e.g. Siemens, Schneider, or similar).
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, Health & Safety requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with applicable standards and directives, including:
  • Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
  • EMC Directive
  • Machinery Directive
  • BS EN (phone number removed)
• Experience supporting EMC‑compliant design and associated test documentation.
• Competence with CAD/schematic design tools (e.g. Solid Works Electrical or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation and communication skills.

If you’d like to learn more or be considered for the role, please send your CV for immediate consideration.