Electrical Design Engineer

Ford & Stanley Select; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme (Auto–enrolment)

Death in Service benefit

Sickness benefit after probation

Training and development opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Group in Burton upon Trent is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to own electrical design across locomotive projects. You will develop schematics, design control systems and specify components, working with mechanical, manufacturing and project teams to deliver reliable electrical solutions.

The role offers a £40,000–£50,000 salary in a site-based, full-time capacity. Key activities include testing, commissioning and continuous improvement, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in electrical design within locomotives, rail, transportation equipment or a related engineering sector.
• Strong proficiency using Electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar design packages.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, control systems, PLCs and associated industry standards.
• Experience integrating electrical systems into complex products or machinery.
• Strong analytical and fault-finding skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, balance workloads and deliver projects to agreed deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of engineering quality and safety.
• A proactive engineer who enjoys improving products, processes and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control system layouts in line with project requirements and standards.
• Design and specify electrical components, control panels and associated systems for seamless integration with locomotive platforms.
• Produce and maintain electrical drawings, bills of materials, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems and Project teams to deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Support development, testing, commissioning and validation of electrical systems.
• Investigate and resolve electrical design issues identified during manufacturing, testing or field service activities.
• Contribute to engineering improvements and standardisation initiatives.
• Support project planning and provide reporting on technical progress.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer Burton upon Trent GBP40,000 – GBP50,000 Permanent

The Opportunity

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of electrical design projects, contribute to the development of innovative rail and heavy engineering solutions, and play a key role in bringing engineering concepts to life, this is an opportunity to join a specialist engineering business operating within the locomotive sector.

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of electrical systems for locomotives and associated equipment. Reporting directly to the Principal Electrical Engineer, you will work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing and project teams to deliver safe, reliable and maintainable electrical solutions across a variety of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges within a heavy engineering environment. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from electrical schematics and control system design through to testing, commissioning, technical support and continuous improvement activities.

Working within a collaborative engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to influence product performance, improve engineering standards and contribute to innovative technologies that support the future growth of the business.

Electrical Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Electrical Design & Development: Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control system layouts in line with project requirements, customer specifications and engineering standards.
• System Design & Integration: Design and specify electrical components, control panels and associated systems, ensuring seamless integration with locomotive and equipment platforms.
• Technical Documentation: Produce and maintain accurate electrical drawings, bills of materials, specifications and supporting engineering documentation.
• Cross–Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems and Project teams to deliver practical, efficient and commercially viable engineering solutions.
• Prototype Support & Testing: Support the development, testing, commissioning and validation of electrical systems and equipment.
• Problem Resolution: Investigate and resolve electrical design issues identified during manufacturing, testing or field service activities, implementing robust corrective actions where required.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to engineering improvements, design standardisation initiatives and process optimisation activities that enhance quality, performance and efficiency.
• Project Delivery: Support project planning and provide accurate reporting on technical progress, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales.
• Technical Compliance: Ensure designs comply with relevant electrical standards, safety regulations and industry best practice requirements.

Electrical Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

Salary: GBP40,000 – GBP50,000 per annum

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Auto–enrolment pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contributions)
• Death in Service benefit of 2x annual basic salary from day one
• Employee sickness benefit following successful completion of probation:
  • 4 weeks basic pay initially
  • Increases by 1 week per completed year of service
  • Up to a maximum entitlement of 11 weeks paid sickness leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse range of complex engineering projects
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

Location & Working Arrangements

• Location: Burton upon Trent
• Working Pattern: Full–time, site–based
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–13:00
• Future Flexibility: Flexible and flexi–time arrangements are planned for future implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in electrical design within locomotives, rail, transportation equipment or a related engineering sector.
• Strong proficiency using Electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar design packages.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, control systems, PLCs and associated industry standards.
• Experience integrating electrical systems into complex products or machinery.
• Strong analytical and fault–finding skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, balance workloads and deliver projects to agreed deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of engineering quality and safety.
• A proactive engineer who enjoys improving products, processes and engineering standards.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on–going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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