Electrical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in testing equipment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its growth-focused team in Burton-on-Trent. You will design and develop advanced load testing systems, ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with a background in machinery and electrical systems. The company offers competitive benefits including 25 days holiday, pension contributions, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

7% employer pension contribution

Company Sick Pay

On-site parking

Employee discount scheme

Flexible working hours

Supportive onboarding and product training

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant design environment.
• Proficient in creating and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Understanding of low- and high-voltage electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Collaborate with teams for full product integration.
• Support customer-witnessed testing and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical schematics interpretation

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks Electrical

Communication

Team-oriented

Customer-focused

BOM understanding

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer
Location:Burton-on-Trent, DE14
Salary:£40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Holidays:25 days + 8 bank holidays

The Company:
Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist testing equipment used across a variety of high-demand industries including power generation, data centres, marine, and heavy lifting. With operations spanning multiple continents, the business delivers robust, high-capacity solutions for some of the most challenging environments worldwide.

The UK site, where this role is based, is home to a multidisciplinary engineering team including Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Systems Engineers. With turnover exceeding £40 million and a strong order book, the company continues to grow and invest in its engineering capabilities.

The Role:
As anElectrical Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of advanced load testing systems capable of handling electrical loads of up to 20kW to 7000kW. You will be working collaboratively across teams to deliver detailed electrical designs from concept through to final customer sign-off, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

This is a technically varied and hands-on role ideal for someone with experience in machinery, panels, or high-power electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate customer specifications into electrical definitions and technical documentation.
• Design and produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks Electrical
• Select and specify components including contactors, switches, PLCs (e.g., Siemens LOGO), and safety circuits.
• Perform engineering calculations including short-circuit, voltage drop, earth withstand, and power loss assessments.
• Collaborate with mechanical and systems teams for full product integration.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical drawings.
• Support customer-witnessed testing and ensure design meets industry regulations such as the Machinery Directive, BS, and ISO standards.
• Engage with vendors and suppliers to support prototyping and component sourcing.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven ability to create and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient with AutoCAD 2D; experience with SolidWorks Electrical is a bonus.
• Background in machinery, control panels, site infrastructure, or power systems.
• Understanding of both low- and high-voltage electrical design.
• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering preferred, but not essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant design environment.
• Strong communication skills, team-oriented, and customer-focused.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and understanding of BOM structures.

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Company Sick Pay
• On-site parking
• Employee discount scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Supportive onboarding and product training

How to Apply:
If you’re a driven and capable Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on technically exciting projects in a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation