Electrical Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Oxford
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Office-Based
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge automation and advanced manufacturing technology?
We're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering company developing bespoke automated equipment for high-tech manufacturing environments. This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging, low-volume, high-value machinery where you'll take ownership of designs from concept through to production.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll design sophisticated electrical systems for precision automation equipment while contributing to the development of next-generation products used by global manufacturers.
The RoleYou'll be responsible for the electrical design of complex capital equipment, producing high-quality schematics, control panel designs and documentation while ensuring compliance with relevant electrical safety standards.
Key Responsibilities- Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and single-line diagrams using EPlan Electric P8.
- Design control panels, power distribution systems, motion control panels and wiring harnesses.
- Perform electrical calculations including power/load analysis, component selection and safety assessments.
- Ensure designs comply with CE/UKCA requirements and relevant industry standards.
- Manage design documentation, BOMs and configuration control.
- Support prototype builds, testing and design validation.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, manufacturing and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Liaise with suppliers to support production and resolve technical issues.
- Provide technical support to internal engineering teams when required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, engineering standards and future product development.
You'll have experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery or automated equipment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges.
Essential Skills & Experience- 5+ years' experience in electrical design for industrial machinery, automation or capital equipment.
- Strong proficiency with EPlan Electric P8.
- Experience designing control panels, motion control systems and power distribution.
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards including IEC 60204-1, ISO 13849 and CE/UKCA compliance.
- Experience producing complete electrical documentation including schematics, BOMs and build instructions.
- Good understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience with laser systems, optics or precision automation equipment.
- Product development from concept through to production.
- Experience with Autodesk Vault or similar document management systems.
- Six Sigma, 8D or Root Cause Analysis.
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
- EPlan Electric P8
- Industrial automation and bespoke machinery
- Motion control systems
- Electrical control panels and power distribution
- CE/UKCA compliance
- Agile product development
- Cross-functional engineering teams
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