Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts; Elmesthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Overtime

Training & Development

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical and control systems for bespoke machinery using EPLAN Electric P8, delivering complete documentation and manufacturing-ready drawings.

You will develop panel layouts in EPLAN Pro Panel as needed, specify drives and safety devices, and produce BOMs, wire schedules and reports while supporting manufacturing, testing and on-site commissioning.

Qualifications

• HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience using EPLAN Electric P8.
• Ability to produce electrical schematics and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with VFDs, servo systems or motion control.
• Knowledge of machine safety circuits and safety principles.
• Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for bespoke machinery and automation projects using EPLAN Electric P8.
• Produce complete electrical documentation including schematics, panel layouts, terminal plans, cable schedules, BOMs and manufacturing docs.
• Develop panel layouts and 3D designs using EPLAN Pro Panel where required.
• Specify electrical hardware including control panels, drives, servo systems and safety devices.
• Design machine safety systems and validate in line with safety standards and Performance Levels.
• Produce BOMs, wire numbering, cable schedules and technical reports.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Software Engineers, Panel Builders and Commissioning Engineers.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, testing, installation and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Travel willingness

Education

HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

EPLAN Pro Panel

Siemens/Rockwell/Bosch Rexroth platforms

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

£40-60k + Pension, Overtime, Training & Development

Leicestershire. Ref: 25560

An Automation and Control Systems specialist, are currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This organisation deliver bespoke machinery and industrial control solutions across a wide range of sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Logistics and Advanced Manufacturing.

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

• Design electrical and control systems for bespoke machinery and industrial automation projects using EPLAN Electric P8
• Produce complete electrical documentation including schematics, panel layouts, terminal plans, cable schedules, parts lists and manufacturing documentation
• Develop panel layouts and 3D panel designs using EPLAN Pro Panel where required
• Specify electrical hardware including control panels, drives, servo systems, safety devices, sensors and associated automation components
• Design machine safety systems and supporting validation in line with relevant safety standards and Performance Levels
• Produce Bills of Materials, wire numbering, cable schedules and technical reports
• Work closely with Project Engineers, Software Engineers, Panel Builders and Commissioning Engineers throughout project delivery
• Provide technical support during panel manufacture, factory testing, installation, commissioning and customer handover
• Support customer meetings and attending site visits when required throughout project delivery
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical, safety and quality standards

Electrical Design Engineer - What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience using EPLAN Electric P8
• Variable Speed Drives (VFDs), servo systems or motion control applications
• Machine safety circuits and machinery safety principles
• Producing electrical schematics and manufacturing documentation
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to customer sites when required
• Desirable experience includes:
• EPLAN Pro Panel
• SISTEMA or machine safety validation
• Siemens, Rockwell or Bosch Rexroth automation platforms
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation or commissioning support

Why Join?

• Collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for long-term career development
• Training and development including supplier-led technical training
• Exposure to a wide variety of technologies, industries and challenging engineering projects
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu for additional approved hours
• 37.5-hour working week, workplace pension and 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Based in Leicestershire, this role is commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Leicester, Nuneaton, Coalville, Lutterworth, Tamworth and surrounding areas.

Interested?

For further information please contact Sharon Hill