Electrical Design Engineer - Special Purpose Machinery
Location: Cambourne, Cambridge area
Up to £45,000 depending on experience + Annual Bonus
Permanent | Monday to Friday | Office Based
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a background in machinery, automation, or packaging equipment?
We are recruiting for a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer of food processing and packaging machinery based in the St. Neots area. This is a great chance to become part of a successful engineering business working on bespoke automated equipment in a technically varied and rewarding role.
This position would suit someone who enjoys electrical design work for machinery, including control panels, wiring schematics, and integrated electrical systems, and who is comfortable working closely with mechanical and software engineering teams.
Please note: due to the location, own transport is essential.
The Role:
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical design and development of machinery and packaging equipment, ensuring all systems are practical, compliant, and built to a high technical standard.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel designs using AutoCAD and/or EPLAN
Design electrical systems for automated machinery
Work closely with mechanical and software engineers on PLC and HMI integration
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards including IEC 60204, ISO 13849, and BS7671
Provide technical support during machine build, testing, and troubleshooting
Support production and build teams with electrical design input when required
Assist with continuous improvement of design processes and documentation
Requirements:
HNC, HND, or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering
Previous experience in electrical design within machinery, automation, packaging equipment, or special purpose machinery
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or EPLAN
Good understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and motor control systems
Knowledge of electrical standards and machine safety compliance
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within an engineering team
Desirable:
Experience with Mitsubishi, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley PLCs
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, RS232, and RS485
Experience working within food processing, packaging machinery, or a similar manufacturing environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking business where you can play a key role in the development of specialist machinery.
Send your CV today to be considered.
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