Electrical Design Engineer

Blue Arrow; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in the Midlands to design electrical and control systems for automated and industrial applications. You will manage projects from concept through manufacture, installation and commissioning, using EPLAN Electric P8.

You must be proficient in electrical schematics, safety considerations and BOM creation, with a degree or equivalent in electrical engineering and a drive to work within a project-led environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design within a project-led engineering environment.
• Strong proficiency with EPLAN Electric P8 and electrical schematics.
• Ability to produce and interpret technical documentation.
• Knowledge of safety principles and machine safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems using EPLAN Electric P8.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts and related docs.
• Create BOMs, terminal plans, cable schedules and labels.
• Generate reports and manage DXF/DWG imports/exports.
• Support validation of machine safety systems and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through the project lifecycle.
• Provide on-site support during build, installation and commissioning.
• Assist customer handover and site visits as required.

Skills

Electrical design

EPLAN Electric P8

Schematic interpretation

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

HND/Degree in Electrical Eng

Tools

EPLAN Pro Panel

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Midlands

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive, dependent on skills and experience

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business specialising in the design and delivery of complex electrical and control systems projects.

This role will involve designing electrical systems for a range of automated and industrial applications, supporting projects from initial concept through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems using EPLAN Electric P8.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts and associated manufacturing documentation.
• Create detailed documentation including terminal plans, cable schedules, bills of materials and safety-related documentation.
• Generate reports and labelling information, including wire numbers, cable labels and device tags.
• Import and export engineering drawings in DXF/DWG formats where required.
• Design and support validation of machine safety systems in accordance with relevant standards.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable electrical, safety and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support during build, installation, commissioning and customer handover activities.
• Attend customer sites when required to support project delivery.

Essential Requirements

• HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in an Electrical Design Engineer position within a project-led engineering environment.
• Strong experience using EPLAN Electric P8.
• Good understanding of electrical design principles, control systems and industrial automation equipment.
• Experience designing systems incorporating variable speed drives, servo drives or motion control equipment.
• Knowledge of machinery safety principles and safety circuit design.
• Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience using EPLAN Pro Panel.
• Familiarity with safety validation tools and Performance Level calculations.

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