Electrical Design Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This hands-on role covers the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning of advanced industrial machinery and automated systems.

You will design electrical control systems, produce detailed schematics, perform sizing calculations, and develop PLC-based controls while ensuring safety and industry standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience designing electrical control systems for industrial machinery or automation.
• Solid knowledge of electrical design principles and productive use of CAD tools.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and fieldbus/industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for bespoke machinery and automation equipment.
• Produce single-line diagrams and detailed 2D electrical schematics.
• Perform power loading, cable sizing and wire rating calculations.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Design, implement and test functional safety systems and documentation.
• Develop, program and test PLC-based machine control systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic diagrams

PLC programming

Industrial networks

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer | Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Up to £40,000

We are looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to join an innovative engineering business, supporting the design, development and commissioning of advanced industrial machinery and automated systems. This is a hands-on role that will see you working across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to machine build, testing and commissioning.

You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust electrical and control system solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project deadlines.

• Design electrical control systems for bespoke machinery and automation equipment.


• Produce single-line diagrams and detailed 2D electrical schematics using electrical CAD software.


• Perform power loading, cable sizing and wire rating calculations.


• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).


• Design, implement and test functional safety systems, including supporting documentation.


• Develop, program and test PLC-based machine control systems.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.


• Experience designing electrical control systems for industrial machinery or automation equipment.


• Strong knowledge of electrical system design principles.


• Experience using electrical CAD software (such as SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar).


• PLC programming experience.


• Understanding of industrial communication networks and fieldbus systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative engineering company developing bespoke automated machinery and advanced control systems. You'll work on technically challenging projects from concept through to commissioning, gaining exposure to the latest technologies while collaborating with a highly skilled engineering team. Even if you don't meet every requirement.