Electrical Design Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for a well-established automation company in Leicester. You will design electrical schematics and control systems, working closely with mechanical and software engineers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

This long-term position offers progression into leadership as the team grows, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and influence project direction across multiple automation projects.

Qualifications

• Proven electrical design experience using EPLAN.
• Experience in industrial automation or automated machinery.
• Good understanding of electrical control systems and safety circuits.
• PLC programming knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and control systems using EPLAN.
• Produce electrical designs and safety circuits for automated machinery.
• Work closely with mechanical and software engineering teams throughout projects.
• Produce and maintain accurate electrical design documentation.
• Provide technical support throughout the design and development process.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation systems

PLC programming

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

About the Role

Join a well-established automation company specialising in the design and development of bespoke automated machinery and manufacturing solutions.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join an engineering team in Leicester. You will be responsible for electrical design across automation projects, working closely with mechanical and software engineers to develop reliable and effective solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term position, with the potential to take on additional responsibilities and progress into a leadership role as the team develops.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and control systems using EPLAN.
• Produce electrical designs and safety circuits for automated machinery.
• Work closely with mechanical and software engineering teams throughout projects.
• Produce and maintain accurate electrical design documentation.
• Provide technical support throughout the design and development process.

Experience Required

• Proven electrical design experience using EPLAN.
• Previous experience within industrial automation or automated machinery.
• Good understanding of electrical control systems and safety circuits.
• PLC programming knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential