Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. You will design cost-effective electrical systems and collaborate on innovation in automation for various sectors, including automotive and logistics. The role requires expertise in Eplan software and strong communication skills, with opportunities to work on significant projects for top UK manufacturers, making a real impact in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with electrical design software.
• Experience with hand calculations for electrical loadings.
• Understanding of UKCA/CE technical file creation.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate electrical systems designs using CAD software.
• Determine customer requirements from technical documents.
• Create accurate 2D layout drawings for panel builds.

Skills

Eplan electrical design software

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Ability to prioritize workload

Experience in bespoke machine design

Education

HND level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

This West Midlands-based company is seeking a Electrical Design Engineer to support in the delivering of cutting-edge automation and control projects. Dive into the automotive, materials handling and logistics sectors, working alongside a small yet rapidly developing team of experienced professionals.

Be at the forefront of innovation, supporting large-scale robot assembly projects while exploring a variety of diverse sectors. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment and contribute to projects for leading UK manufacturers.

The Role

• Use Electrical design CAD software to produce accurate, functional & cost-effective electrical systems designs
• Use discussions and technical documents to determine customer requirements
• Produce customer documentation - functional design specifications & system manuals
• Create accurate 2D layout drawings for electrical panel build system IO layout
• Liaise with suppliers to determine appropriate components selection
• Produce bills of materials (BOMs) accurately
• Support the commissioning team to ensure successful FAT and SAT
• Carry out design calculations either by hand or using software to verify suitability and performance
• Collaborate with the wider design teams and departments to improve functions and processes & participate in design reviews

The Person

• HND level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or industry experience
• Extensive experience with Eplan electrical design software
• Experience with hand calculations for drive systems, electrical loadings and current ratings etc
• Excellent communication skills with excellent time management & the ability to prioritise workload
• Prior experience in bespoke/special purpose machine building and design
• Ability to deal with customers , suppliers and internal departments
• An understanding and experience of UKCA/CE Technical file creation including carrying out risk assessments

This role is based in the West Midlands and would be commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Tamworth, Redditch etc.

For further information call Sharon Hill on: 01902212000 or 07764208419. Email: [e-mail]