Contract Electrical Design Engineer
Cambridge
Up to £55/hr Outside IR35
We are working with an innovative engineering business developing advanced industrial systems used in high-performance manufacturing environments. Their technology helps customers reduce energy consumption, improve process reliability and introduce cutting-edge production methods across sectors including food & beverage and advanced composites.
Due to continued growth and new product development, they are looking for a contract Electrical Design Engineer to support the team developing next-generation products.
The Role: Electrical Design Engineer
* This is a broad and hands-on engineering role combining electrical design, problem-solving, system development and customer interaction.
* You’ll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle from concept and panel design through to build support, fault finding, commissioning and ongoing product improvement.
Key responsibilities include: Electrical Design Engineer
* Designing electrical control systems and control panels for industrial equipment
* Producing electrical schematics, documentation and revision-controlled design packs
* Supporting the development of next-generation products & systems
* Working closely with production, suppliers and subcontract manufacturers during system builds
* Diagnosing faults and supporting existing systems in the field
* Assisting with commissioning activities including FAT and SAT
* Collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams to deliver robust technical solutions
* Supporting and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate
What We’re Looking For: Electrical Design Engineer
* We’re looking for engineers who combine solid electrical design capability with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
You should have experience in several of the following areas:
* Degree, Apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
* Good industry experience in electrical systems and control panel design
* Experience designing industrial electrical systems to IEC (phone number removed)
* Understanding of machinery safety and safety circuit design (ISO 13849)
* Passion for innovation and creativity, challenging the status-quo to drive new product development
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Good documentation, revision control and technical communication skills
* Comfortable working directly with customers, suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams
* Good working knowledge of Electrical design software – EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, WSCAD etc
* Understanding of PLC/HMI development and troubleshooting ideal