Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer
£38,000 - £40,000 per annum plus benefits
Yeovil
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business operating within the mechanical and electronics sector. The company designs and delivers specialist equipment to a global customer base and is known for high-quality, engineered solutions.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented engineer with strong experience in AutoCAD and electrical design documentation, looking to be part of a collaborative and evolving team.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce detailed 2D drawings in AutoCAD, including full Bills of Materials (BoM)
* Develop and maintain control panel layout drawings
* Generate and integrate wiring lists into drawing packages
* Create and update drawings for electrical assemblies
* Prepare and maintain schematic diagrams using Microsoft Visio
* Apply consistent labelling, part numbering, and version control across all documentation
* Support the development and maintenance of electrical data specifications
* Assist with electrical design across a range of engineered products (including HVAC-related systems)
* Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs meet project and quality requirements
* Maintain organised drawing records and revision histories
Skills & Qualifications
* Proven experience using AutoCAD for 2D control panel or electrical layout design (essential)
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio for schematics and diagrams
* Understanding of electrical assemblies, wiring diagrams, and schematic standards
* Strong attention to detail with robust version control practices
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Excellent organisational and documentation skills
* Strong communication and team collaboration abilities
* Experience with SolidWorks (desirable, not essential)
Experience
* Background in electrical design, control panel design, or electrical drafting
* Exposure to manufacturing or assembly processes
* Familiarity with engineering change management (ECM) processes
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking engineering business
* Work on specialist equipment supplied to a global market
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Long-term career development potential
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.