Electrical Design Engineer

Meritus; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defence Manufacturing Company in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will develop electrical design solutions and ensure compliance with technical standards. Key responsibilities include producing detailed documentation and collaborating with mechanical teams. Candidates must have at least 3 years in relevant design and be eligible for SC level security clearance. Salary up to £55,000 and additional benefits include 25 days holiday and a company pension.

Benefits

Salary up to 55,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company Pension

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in control panel or low voltage power distribution design.
• Confident in electrical system design and component specification.
• Good understanding of testing and automation processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical documentation and test plans.
• Check designs against specifications and safety requirements.
• Work closely with mechanical design teams for integrated solutions.

Skills

Control panel design

Low voltage power distribution design

Electrical system design

E-Plan or similar CAD software

Testing and automation processes

Tools

E-Plan

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer SC Clearance Eligibility Required Defence Manufacturing Company Birmingham Salary up to 55,000

MERITUS are excited to be working with an Electrical Manufacturing Defence Company based in Birmingham. We're searching for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team.

If successful you will be responsible for developing electrical design solutions from concept through to approval, making sure all work meets technical and compliance standards. You will be designing practical engineering solutions for a variety of Defence clients working alongside mechanical engineers to ensure designs are fully integrated and fit for purpose.

They're based in Birmingham & require candidates to be eligible for SC level security clearance.

Main Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical documentation, including calculations, component selection notes and test plans.
• Check designs against specifications and ensure they meet all safety and legislative requirements.
• Work closely with mechanical design teams to deliver complete engineering solutions.
• Follow structured design processes, ensuring key approvals and technical sign–offs are achieved at the right stages.

Required Skills

• At least 3 years' experience in control panel or low voltage power distribution design, with a practical engineering background.
• Confident in electrical system design and component specification, ideally with exposure to PLCs, motor control, distribution systems or VSDs.
• Experience using E–Plan or similar electrical CAD software (training can be provided for the right person).
• A good understanding of testing and automation processes, with the ability to produce test plans when required.

Benefits

• Salary up to 55,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company Pension

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.