Electrical Design Engineer

Department:
Controls / Electrical Engineering

Responsible to:
Controls System Manager

Location:
Gloucester / On-site (with occasional travel)

About TBS Engineering

TBS Engineering is a global leader in automated battery assembly and manufacturing equipment. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a workplace where individuals can thrive, grow, and make a real impact.

As an Electrical Design Engineer at TBS Engineering, you will be responsible for the electrical design of a wide range of standard and special-purpose machines for the lead-acid battery industry. You will take technical ownership of assigned projects, working closely with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver robust, compliant, and cost-effective electrical designs.

This role offers the opportunity to take technical leadership, contribute to complex automation projects, and play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions to global customers.

• Lead the electrical design of standard and special-purpose machinery, including lead casting machines, plate feeders and stackers, battery assembly and test machines, and robotic automation cells
• Take technical lead responsibility on assigned projects, as agreed with the Controls System Manager and Technical Director
• Produce detailed electrical designs in line with internal sales documentation and customer specifications (SSOW), including:

• Control panel and cabinet layouts
• Bills of materials (BOMs)
• Electrical design and compliance documentation

• Work collaboratively with mechanical and software engineering teams to ensure designs meet functional, safety, and customer requirements
• Agree electrical design approaches with senior engineers and participate in formal design reviews
• Carry out and support risk assessments to ensure compliance with machine safety standards and CE requirements
• Select electrical components with consideration for standardisation, availability, obsolescence, cost, and design-for-manufacture principles
• Ensure electrical designs meet agreed cost targets and delivery timescales
• Manage and implement design change requests efficiently and accurately
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date design files, drawings, and documentation in line with departmental procedures
• Highlight technical and electrical risks to relevant managers and stakeholders
• Support manufacturing and operations teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and optimised for production
• Prepare technical reports and customer documentation as required
• Provide on-site customer support, including presentations and fault-finding, when required
• Review and validate electrical designs and drawings produced by other engineers where appropriate
• Follow departmental design processes and company policies at all times
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects
• Live the values of TBS Engineering and Berkshire Hathaway in everything you do

• 3–5 years’ experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within the machinery or automation industry
• Qualified to a minimum of HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of machine safety standards, including BS EN ISO 13849-1 & 2 and BS EN 60204-1
• Experience in risk assessments and machine safety compliance (TÜV certification desirable)
• Proficient in electrical CAD systems;
  AutoCAD Electrical highly desirable
• Strong understanding of design for manufacture, standardisation, and cost control
• Proven ability to produce and interpret detailed electrical drawings and documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Confident, proactive approach with the ability to take technical ownership
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills and ability to manage design data effectively
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development
• Full passport and willingness to travel internationally on occasion

Training will be provided on the company’s IFS (MRP)…