Electrical Design Engineer

Staffbase Recruitment; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Generous company pension

33 days annual leave

Free parking

Job summary

Our client, an established engineering business, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design, develop and test switchgear and control panels, supporting projects from specification to manufacture. Salary £55K-£65K neg + bonus + benefits.

You will produce electrical designs, schematics, BOMs and assist with testing, ensuring compliance with relevant standards; 37.5 hours per week with early finish on Fridays and a generous benefits package including pension and 33 days leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software.
• Strong understanding of electrical components, manufacturing and testing requirements.
• Knowledge of railway electrification, protection and control circuits, switchgear testing or relevant standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs, circuit diagrams, wiring schematics, calculations and technical documentation.
• Select electrical components and prepare equipment specifications and bills of materials.
• Support design reviews, prototype development and the release of designs for manufacture.
• Assist with development, routine and type testing, reviewing results and investigating technical issues.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC 62271, EN 50152 and IEC 60947.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, assembly and testing teams.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve technical queries.
• Contribute to product improvements, safety, reliability and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Electrical schematics

Proficient in electrical CAD software

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

Our client is an established engineering business specialising in design and manufacture of switchgear and control panels and Staffbase Recruitment have been appointed to recruit for the position of Electrical Design Engineer.

Salary £55K -£65K Neg + Bonus + Benefits

The successful applicant will be responsible for electrical design, development and testing activities, supporting projects from initial specification through to manufacture and final testing.

The Role

The electrical design engineer will report to the senior engineering team, and you will undertake a range of design and development activities, including:

• Produce electrical designs, circuit diagrams, wiring schematics, calculations and technical documentation.
• Select electrical components and prepare equipment specifications and bills of materials.
• Support design reviews, prototype development and the release of designs for manufacture.
• Assist with development, routine and type testing, reviewing results and investigating technical issues.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, including IEC 62271, EN 50152 and IEC 60947.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, assembly and testing teams.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve technical queries.
• Contribute to product improvements, safety, reliability and cost reduction initiatives.

Candidate

• You will be a qualified Electrical Design Engineer with at least 5 years' relevant experience in electrical design, ideally involving switchgear, control panels or power distribution equipment.
• You will have experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation, be proficient in electrical CAD software and possess a good understanding of electrical components, manufacturing and testing requirements.
• Knowledge of railway electrification, protection and control circuits, switchgear testing or relevant electrical standards would be advantageous.
• You will also demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week early finish on Fridays

Benefits

• Excellent basic salary Negotiable DOE £55K - £65K
• Bonus
• Generous company pension
• 33 days annual leave
• Free parking