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Electrical Design Engineer

Hudson Shribman
· posted 29 July 2026
Salary
£60,000 a year
Job type
full time
Category
Engineering
Electrical Design Engineer £up to 60k Base + Benefits Ref: ABJ6745 South Onsite: Perm An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established, growing engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in the design and development of advanced industrial equipment and automation systems. As an experienced electrical design engineer, you will be working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for the electrical design and development of bespoke machinery from concept through to manufacture, ensuring products meet customer specifications & industry standards. Key Responsibilities * Design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and single-line drawings using EPLAN Electric P8. * Develop electrical systems for bespoke machinery including control panels, power distribution, motion control systems and wiring harnesses. * Produce accurate electrical documentation including schematics, bills of materials, wiring schedules and build documentation. * Perform electrical calculations including power and load calculations, component selection and safety assessments. * Ensure all designs comply with UKCA/CE requirements and relevant standards including IEC (phone number removed), ISO 13849 and EN ISO 12100. * Manage engineering documentation and revision control using engineering data management systems. * Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to improve quality, reliability and manufacturability. * Support prototype builds, testing, commissioning and electrical fault finding. * Work closely with mechanical, software, manufacturing and production teams to successfully deliver projects. * Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement activities. * Provide technical support to manufacturing, suppliers and customers where required. * Liaise with suppliers regarding electrical components, panel builds and technical queries. Skills & Experience Required * Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. * Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, automation equipment, special purpose machinery or capital equipment. * Strong proficiency using EPLAN Electric P8. * Experience transitioning designs from proof-of-concept or R&D through to production-ready hardware (Product Development Lifecycle). * Direct customer engagement experience, from requirements capture through to acceptance testing. * Experience designing control panels, electrical distribution systems, motion control systems and machine wiring. * Good understanding of electrical calculations, cable sizing, component selection and machine safety. * Knowledge of UKCA/CE compliance together with IEC (phone number removed), ISO 13849 and EN ISO 12100. * Experience producing complete electrical documentation packages including schematics, BOMs and manufacturing documentation. * Experience integrating lasers, optics, motion systems, or print heads into electrical and control assemblies. * Familiarity with engineering document control systems such as Autodesk Vault, PDM or similar. Desirable * Experience within automation, robotics, high-speed machinery, precision manufacturing or special purpose machinery. * Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM), value engineering and continuous improvement techniques. * Experience with root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D or 5 Why. * Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration. Benefits: Salary up to £60,000 Comprehensive benefits package; Travel couple of times a year: To Apply: Contact Alison Basson
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