Electrical Design Engineer / Control Panel Design Engineer
Location: East Sussex | Salary: Guide of circa £50,000 | Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing business based in East Sussex.
This is a great opportunity to join a technically strong team with a solid pipeline of projects, working on a variety of electrical systems and equipment used across industrial and infrastructure applications.
The role would suit someone with experience in electrical design, control panels, switchgear, or power distribution systems, who is looking to work across the full project lifecycle in a hands-on engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical design of control panels, electrical systems, or power distribution equipment
Producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
Supporting design for manufacture (DFM) to ensure designs are practical and efficient to build
Working closely with manufacturing, production, and test teams
Supporting new product introduction (NPI) from concept through to production
Assisting with fault finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
Ensuring designs meet relevant standards (BS EN / IEC where applicable)
Liaising with suppliers and internal engineering teams
Requirements
Experience as an Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Control Panel Design Engineer
Background in control panels, switchgear, or electrical systems design
Ability to produce electrical drawings and schematics
Experience or exposure to 2D / 3D CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar)
Understanding of design for manufacture and production processes
Knowledge of electrical standards (BS EN / IEC desirable)
Strong communication skills and team collaboration
We welcome applications from junior to intermediate level engineers looking to develop their skills.
Qualifications
HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
Or equivalent industry experience
Desirable Skills
Experience with SolidWorks (preferred) or other 3D CAD packages
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar
Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or infrastructure projects
Knowledge of testing, commissioning, or installation
Experience working in electro-mechanical environments
Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
Permanent position within a stable and growing engineering business
Opportunity to work on varied, real-world engineering projects
Long-term career development and progression opportunities
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