Electrical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Great Wyrley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to develop control systems for automation across various sectors, including medical and aerospace. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000, benefits such as a matched pension contribution, and a supportive culture focused on innovation and employee development.

Benefits

5% Pension Matched

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday Holiday

12pm Finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design within manufacturing or automation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD.
• Perform electrical calculations such as load analysis and component sizing.
• Collaborate with production and project teams to ensure design accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to technical innovation.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Proficiency in CAD tools

Strong understanding of control systems

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Walsall, West Midlands

£40,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

5% Pension Matched, 20 Days Hol + Bank Holidays, Birthday Holiday, 12pm Finish on Fridays

About the Role

ATA recruitment are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to work on high-spec automation and control systems across a wide range of industries, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business that partners with leading OEMs across Europe.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing electrical control systems used in machinery for sectors including medical, food processing, packaging, scientific equipment, and aerospace. You'll work on full-cycle design projects, from concept through to production, in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software
• Performing electrical calculations such as load analysis and component sizing
• Collaborating with production and project teams to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability
• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to technical innovation

What We're Looking For

To succeed as an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll need:

• Proven experience in electrical design within manufacturing or automation
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN)
• Strong understanding of control systems and compliance standards
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

What's on Offer

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Pension: 5% matched contribution

Leave: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + 1 extra day for your birthday

Hours: Compressed working week with early finish every Friday

Culture: A supportive, innovative environment with a strong focus on employee development

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation