Electrical Design Engineer

Recruitment South East; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-class engineering firm in Horsham, West Sussex is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their expert team. The ideal candidate will create innovative electrical designs, develop and test PLC software, and collaborate with various teams to solve real-world automation challenges. Strong PLC programming skills and a relevant degree are essential. This position also offers semi-flexible working hours, a company pension scheme, health and dental benefits, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Semi-flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Health and dental schemes

In-service life insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong PLC programming skills and solid understanding of electrical circuit design and safety systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a team.
• Ideally, experience with SolidWorks Electrical and motion control systems.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics and bills of materials using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Design power and control circuits for complex machinery.
• Develop and test PLC software and GUIs.

Skills

PLC programming skills

Electrical circuit design

Communication skills

Project management

Education

HNC or degree in electrical or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Mitsubishi/Pilz PLCs

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Innovate. Design. Deliver.

Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent Full-time (40 hrs/week)

We’re recruiting on behalf of our rapidly expanding client, a world‑class engineering company that designs and builds advanced semiconductor and high‑tech manufacturing equipment used by global technology leaders.

Are you ready to take your electrical design career to the next level? We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their expert engineering team someone who’s passionate about smart design, PLCs, and solving real‑world automation challenges.

You'll Be Doing

As part of the engineering team, you’ll have a hands‑on role in developing innovative electrical designs that power next‑generation systems. Your work will include:

• Creating detailed electrical schematics and bills of materials (using SolidWorks Electrical)
• Designing power and control circuits for complex machinery
• Developing and testing PLC software and GUIs
• Supporting build, test, and commissioning with manufacturing and customer support teams
• Collaborating with subcontract PLC programmers and contributing to project planning and documentation

What We’re Looking For

You’re an Electrical Design Engineer who blends creativity with precision. You’ll have:

• A HNC or degree (or equivalent) in electrical or a related discipline
• Strong PLC programming skills and solid understanding of electrical circuit design and safety systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a team
• Ideally, experience with SolidWorks Electrical, Mitsubishi/Pilz PLCs, and motion control systems

Why Join

You’ll be part of a forward‑thinking, collaborative environment where innovation thrives and your ideas make a real impact.

Benefits include

• Semi‑flexible working hours
• Company pension scheme
• Health and dental schemes
• In‑service life insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free on‑site parking

Apply Now

If you’re ready to help design systems that shape the future of manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your next step with a company where engineering excellence meets innovation.