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.
The Opportunity
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
* 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.
What We’re Looking For
* 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:
o Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
o EMC Directive
o Machinery Directive
o BS EN (phone number removed)
* Experience supporting EMC‑compliant design and associated test documentation.
* Competence with CAD/schematic design tools (e.g. SolidWorks Electrical or similar).
* Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation and communication skills.
Interested?
If you’d like to learn more or be considered for the role, please send your CV for immediate consideration.
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