Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to produce electrical designs and schematics for special purpose machinery. Based in Leicestershire, applicants should be knowledgeable in bespoke automation and skilled in AutoCAD Electrical. This role offers a competitive salary of GBP40–45k, exposure to cutting-edge technology, and a dynamic engineering environment.

Benefits

Ongoing investment in professional development

Diverse projects in cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Graduate or qualified experience in electrical design for machines or automation.
• Compliant with 18th Edition regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs and schematics for special purpose machines using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards.
• Prepare BOMs and provide technical coordination.

Skills

Knowledge of bespoke/special purpose automation

Motion control

Fieldbus

Safety systems

PLCs

HMIs

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Graduate or qualified time served Electrical Design Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

A leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, specialising in precision automation, laser systems, inkjet technology, and robotics across industries such as aerospace, automotive and medical devices. Offers exposure to cutting edge technology, diverse projects, and a strong engineering culture, with ongoing investment in innovation and professional development.

Electrical Design Engineer

GBP40–45k

Leicestershire

Ref: 24816

Graduate or qualified time served Electrical Design Engineer with previous experience of electrical design for machinery, special purpose equipment or automation.

Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:

• Produce electrical designs and schematics for special purpose machines and equipment using AutoCAD Electrical
• Ensure electrical designs are compliant with and conform to, all relevant company and industry standards
• Preparation of BOMs
• Technical coordination with colleagues, customers and suppliers
• Technical support for workshop engineers during system building phase
• Constructive input to project meetings to ensure customer satisfaction, machine specification, delivery dates and costings achieved
• Obtain cost effective supplier quotations
• Maintain design related records, complying with procedures
• Contribute to department planning
• Respond to the direction of the technical lead, operations manager, other management and the health & safety committee

Electrical Design Engineer – The Person:

• Knowledge and understanding of bespoke/special purpose automation
• Knowledge of motion control, fieldbus, safety systems, PLCs, HMIs etc
• Compliant to 18th Edition
• Skills in AutoCAD Electrical or similar
• Skills in Office Suite including Word, Excel, Project
• Ability to work under time pressures in line with quotation deadlines
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated

Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Lutterworth, Corby, Market Harborough, Oadby, South Leicester, Hinckley and Kettering.

For further information call Sarah Clarke