Midlands based leading providers of critical engineering services for blue chip food and beverage manufacturers are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who can offer you a clear career path, on-going professional training, a collaborative working environment and the chance to improve your technical skills. They also actively support Engineers seeking Chartered status. Electrical Design Engineer £45,000 - £55,000 DOE Healthcare, Pension, Flexible Working Staffordshire Ref: 23821 Electrical Design Engineer - The Role: Create detailed electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for control panels, compliant with customer specifications and industry standards Specify and source components such as PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors to optimise system performance and cost-effectiveness Develop and integrate control systems with broader industrial processes Produce high-quality design documentation Work closely with clients to interpret requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards; support testing and commissioning of systems when required Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, reduce costs, and improve product reliability Collaborate with production, proposals, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project delivery Electrical Design Engineer - The Person: Proven experience in electrical design, control systems, or a similar engineering role within manufacturing or industrial automation Proficient in electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar) Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols is advantageous Understanding of industry standards such as IEC, UL, or BS EN for electrical control panel design ideal You will be responsible for managing and taking ownership of numerous projects acting as a point of contact for the customer, including managing sub-contractors and controlling the procurement. Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Loughborough Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Stafford and surrounding areas. For further information call Sarah Clarke AE2