Electrical Design Engineer
Automation Experts
Lawley Bank · posted 3 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 – £45,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Lawley Bank, Shropshire
Category
Engineering
Join a global leader at the forefront of industrial innovation and sustainability.
With operations spanning multiple continents, it offers the stability of a well-established brand combined with the dynamic energy of continuous growth and technological advancement.
Established as a world leader in electrical control systems for heavy industries including Steel, Paper, Mining, Cranes and Power Generation, they provide turn-key engineering, manufacture, installations and start ups of electrical, controls and automation systems for these industries.
Electrical Design Engineer
£40-45k + Pension, Overtime, £7k Car Allowance
Shropshire. Ref: 25254
Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:
* Design and deliver medium to large-scale electrical projects within renewables and marine sectors
* Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, system architecture drawings and cable schedules using EPLAN (or similar)
* Ensure all designs meet industry standards, regulations and customer specifications
* Carry out system testing, including internal testing and FAT
* Prepare key project documentation (FAT, FDS, O&M manuals, customer packs)
* Work with subcontractors to maintain build quality and standards
* Develop efficient technical solutions based on customer requirements
* Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to support project delivery and optimise solutions
* Continuously improve designs through lessons learned
* Support project execution, including occasional travel to customer sites
Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:
* Degree, HNC, or apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering
* Proven experience in an electrical engineering environment
* Proficient in EPLAN or similar design software
* Strong electrical hardware design skills (LV drives/inverters)
* Good problem-solving and organisational skills
* Customer-focused with a proactive and adaptable approach
* Able to work independently and collaboratively within global teams
* Experience in solution-based environments (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally
Located in Shropshire, this role would be commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Stafford.
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