Electrical Design Engineer

Precision People; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical equipment manufacturer based in Leicestershire is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to the design of innovative electrical solutions. This pivotal role involves producing design documentation, collaborating with teams, and adhering to industry standards. The successful candidate will leverage their CAD expertise and engineering principles to deliver quality designs for industrial applications.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday plus Stats

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

4.5% Contributory Pension

Life Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as Electrical Design Engineer.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical and CAD software.
• Knowledge of IEC 60204 and IEC 61439 standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce design calculations and production documentation.
• Create electrical wiring diagrams and layouts.
• Participate in product testing and technical investigations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Principles

AutoCAD Electrical

Design Standards Knowledge

DFMEA

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Inventor

Creo

Siemens Software

Job description

The Role: Electrical Design Engineer

Salary up to £50k DOE

25 Days Holiday plus Stats

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

4.5% Contributory Pension

Life Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

My client is looking to hire a skilled Electrical Design Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications. Your responsibilities include implementing electrical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. The successful candidate should have hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of electrical engineering principles, along with basic knowledge of mechanical design.

The Company

An electrical equipment manufacturer based in Leicestershire, designing and manufacturing electrical equipment used in industrial automation and other markets, supplying large contractors throughout Europe.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation (resistor element and design overview sheets).
2. Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards.
3. Produce electrical wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical and corresponding component layouts.
4. Review and approve design information from other team members.
5. Adhere to quality systems, including using Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to document changes.
6. Oversee the CE marking process on new designs, including performing DFMEAs.
7. Participate in research, development, and product testing as agreed with the Division Director.
8. Conduct technical investigations, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions.
9. Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support.
10. Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, managing a complex workload efficiently.
11. Identify and apply new industry-wide processes within the company.
12. Perform additional duties as required.

The Right Person

The successful Electrical Design Engineer will have a minimum of 3 years of experience and be educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering, with key skills including:

1. A high level of competency with Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical.
2. Experience with CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or Siemens is advantageous.
3. Knowledge of and experience designing in accordance with IEC 60204 and IEC 61439 standards.
4. Experience with the product CE marking process and DFMEA.