Electrical Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial automation is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to create and develop complex control panels. The role focuses on ensuring designs meet specifications and industry standards, while collaborating with production and procurement teams. Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in electrical design and relevant CAD software skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design or control systems.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Specify and source components for control panels.
• Develop and integrate control systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electric CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer
Burton–on–Trent
Up to 65k

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for control panels, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Specify and source components such as PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors to optimize system performance and cost–effectiveness.
• Develop and integrate control systems with broader industrial processes, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Produce high–quality design documentation, including BOMs (Bills of Materials), test procedures, and user manuals.
• Work closely with clients to interpret requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards; support testing and commissioning of systems when required.
• Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, reduce costs, and improve product reliability.
• Collaborate with production, proposals, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Essential experience:

• Proven experience in electrical design, control systems, or a similar engineering role within manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical (Preferred), EPLAN, or similar).
• Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols is advantageous.
• Understanding of industry standards such as IEC, UL, or BS EN for electrical control panel design.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.