Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers a clear career path with ongoing professional training and the chance to enhance your technical skills. You'll be responsible for creating detailed electrical schematics, sourcing components, and developing control systems. The collaborative environment encourages engineers to pursue Chartered status, making it an exciting opportunity for career growth. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and innovation in the engineering field.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design or similar engineering role.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software and familiar with PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics and layouts for control panels.
• Specify components to optimise system performance and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Electrical Design

Control Systems

Electrical CAD Software

PLC Programming

SCADA Systems

Industrial Communication Protocols

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

The leading providers of critical engineering services for blue chip food and beverage manufacturers are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team.

Electrical Design Engineer

GBP40–55k + Pension + Healthcare

Cheshire

Ref: 24575

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who can offer you a clear career path, on–going professional training, a collaborative working environment and the chance to improve your technical skills. They also actively support Engineers seeking Chartered status.

Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:

• Create detailed electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for control panels, compliant with customer specifications and industry standards
• Specify and source components such as PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors to optimise system performance and cost–effectiveness
• Develop and integrate control systems with broader industrial processes
• Produce high–quality design documentation
• Work closely with clients to interpret requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards; support testing and commissioning of systems when required
• Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, reduce costs, and improve product reliability
• Collaborate with production, proposals, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project delivery

Electrical Design Engineer – The Person:

• Proven experience in electrical design, control systems, or a similar engineering role within manufacturing or industrial automation
• Proficient in electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar)
• Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols is advantageous
• Understanding of industry standards such as IEC, UL, or BS EN for electrical control panel design ideal

You will be responsible for managing and taking ownership of numerous projects acting as a point of contact for the customer, including managing sub–contractors and controlling the procurement.

Located in Cheshire, this role would be commutable from Daresbury, Runcorn, Keckwick, Stretton and surrounding areas.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

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