Electrical Engineer – Leicester
c£40k - £45k (negotiable depending on experience)
Our Leicester‑based client has been established for more than a century and is recognised as a global market leader in the design and manufacture of niche electrical solutions. As part of continued success and ongoing strategic growth, the company is now seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to complement their skilled and professional team.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will support the engineering team in its industrial product range, contributing to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications, implementing electrical best practice, adhering to industry standards and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. Hands‑on design experience and a solid grasp of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles are essential.
Responsibilities
* Review design requirements and produce design calculations, documentation and associated paperwork for manufacture.
* Approve drawings, BOMs and other design information issued for manufacture; participate in R&D and product testing as required.
* Select electrical components for control systems.
* Create 3D models (primarily sheet‑metal parts) and assemblies, issue engineering drawings and supplementary documentation for manufacture.
* Execute detailed electrical design work, including design verification testing; review and approve design information from other team members, ensuring adherence to relevant quality systems (primarily ISO 9001) and documenting changes via Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs).
* Conduct technical investigations, perform root‑cause analysis and initiate corrective actions; provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service and Customer Support departments.
* Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, manage a complex workload efficiently, ensure compliance with applicable design, regulatory and industry standards, and identify and apply new industry‑wide processes where beneficial.
Qualifications
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in an electrical design position.
* Qualified to HND level or above (or QBE) in an electrical engineering discipline.
* Familiar with CE marking processes and DFMEA.
* Proven experience designing electrical equipment and/or machinery.
* Comprehensive skills in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
* Solid experience with the MS Office suite and exceptional communication skills at all levels.
* Working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices (materials, FEA, fixings, fabrication, etc.) and of designing MV assemblies and utilising HV test techniques is advantageous.
Contact
Contact the Electrical Team at Premier Technical Recruitment (phone number removed) or email your CV in confidence to email@example.com for further details.
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