Electrical Design Engineer

Executive Network Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Group is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a Birmingham-based role. You will design and support industrial control panels, prepare wiring drawings and BOMs, and ensure compliance with BS EN 13849 and IEC 60204. The position involves collaborating with suppliers and developing test rigs and prototypes.

The ideal candidate has a strong design background, a relevant HND or degree, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD Mechanical/Electrical and EPLAN.

Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical wiring drawings and BOMs.
• Knowledge of regulatory, design and testing requirements.
• Ability to produce drawings, calculations and technical specs.
• Experience partnering with suppliers to meet performance standards.
• Promotes best practices in industrial control panel design.
• Familiar with design/testing standards across projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and configure standard and custom electrical wiring drawings and BOMs.
• Ensure all designs comply with regulatory, design, and testing requirements.
• Produce design documentation including drawings, calculations, and specs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure delivered solutions meet performance standards.
• Develop and support test rigs, models, and prototype control systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Control panel design

BOM generation

Regulatory compliance

IEC 60204 knowledge

BS EN 13849 knowledge

Supplier collaboration

Education

HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Mechanical/Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team based around the Birmingham area

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Halesowen site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and more

This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some the biggest names in the world

Role: Electrical Design Engineer

Office Location: Birmingham

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

• Prepare and configure both standard and custom electrical wiring drawings, along with complete Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulatory, design, and testing requirements.
• Produce design documentation including drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure delivered solutions meet required performance standards.
• Provide technical guidance and promote best practices in industrial control panel design.
• Maintain compliance with applicable design and testing standards throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop and support test rigs, simulation models, and prototype control systems.
• Generate safety approval and sign-off documentation.
• Perform calculations in line with applicable standards (e.g. BS EN 13849) and demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant electrical standards (e.g. IEC 60204)

• Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD Mechanical/Electrical and EPLAN.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems and control panel design.
• Familiarity with relevant safety and compliance standards.
• HND or Degree qualified is preferred