Electrical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the design of specialist testing equipment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team in Burton-on-Trent. The role involves designing advanced load testing systems, engaging with customer specifications, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers competitive salary and benefits while contributing to impactful engineering projects.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company Sick Pay

On-site parking

Supportive onboarding and product training

Qualifications

• Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience in machinery and high-power systems.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer specifications into electrical definitions.
• Design electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams for product integration.

Skills

Electrical schematics interpretation

Communication

Team-oriented

Customer-focused

Education

Experience in electrical design role

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks Electrical

Microsoft Office

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Client:

ATA Recruitment

Location:

burton upon trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

20.07.2025

Expiry Date:

03.09.2025

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Job Description:

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 an Electrical 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.

The Candidate

To be succesful in your application for this Electrical Design Engineer role you will need:

• Proven ability to create and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience in an electrical design role.
• Strong communication skills, team-oriented, and customer-focused.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and understanding of BOM structures.

The Benefits

For this Electrical Design Engineer opportunity the following benefits are on offer:

• Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• On-site parking
• 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. Please email or give me a call on. Alternatively apply online for a speedy consideration.

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