A well-established automation and engineering solutions provider is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and delivery of special purpose machinery, automation systems, and materials handling equipment.
The role involves producing robust, compliant electrical designs across multiple projects and product lines, supporting the full project lifecycle from concept through build, commissioning, and ongoing technical support.
Salaries and Benefits
£40,000–60,000 + Pension, Life Assurance, 25 Days Holiday + Statutory pay. Derbyshire.
Electrical Design Engineer – The Role
* Design and develop electrical control systems for bespoke automation, special purpose machinery, and materials handling equipment.
* Design electrical systems and control panels in line with UK, European and international standards, as well as customer‑specific requirements.
* Ensure electrical designs consider reliability, ease of assembly, serviceability and long‑term maintenance.
* Support fault finding and root‑cause analysis during design, build, commissioning and post‑installation support phases.
* Create detailed electrical schematics and manufacturing documentation using EPLAN Electric P8 and SolidWorks Electrical.
* Apply working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems within electrical designs.
* Produce technical documentation to support machine build, installation and commissioning.
Electrical Design Engineer – The Person
* Degree‑qualified in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification/experience).
* Experienced with producing SISTEMA reports.
* Minimum of 3 years post‑qualification experience in an electrical design engineering role.
* Strong hands‑on experience designing electrical control systems for electro‑mechanical equipment within industrial, automotive, aerospace or similar environments.
* Experience with special purpose machinery, automation systems or materials handling equipment is highly desirable.
* Electrical schematic and panel design using EPLAN Electric P8 or SolidWorks Electrical – both beneficial but not essential.
* Control panel design and documentation to manufacturing standard.
* Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic control principles.
* Capable of engaging with suppliers, subcontractors and customers as required.
You will support two offices – one in Derbyshire and one in Staffordshire. Ideally you will be located between the two around Burton on Trent or Coalville; if closer to one office, travel will be expensed when commuting to the other.
One location focuses on materials handling projects with EPLAN, the other supports Aerospace & Defence projects with SolidWorks Electrical.
Commutable locations include Lichfield, Coleshill, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Redditch, Atherstone, Ilkeston, Nottingham, Long Eaton, Beeston, Leicester, Loughborough and surrounding areas.
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