Electrical Design Engineer

Reed; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Leicestershire is partnering with an engineering business to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer for bespoke automation and robotics projects. You will own electrical and control system design from concept through commissioning, delivering innovative solutions that meet demanding customer requirements.

The role offers exposure to high-value, technically challenging projects with a strong emphasis on EPLAN design, machine safety, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to drive

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering.
• Experience in electrical design within automation, machinery, robotics or special purpose equipment.
• Strong EPLAN experience is essential.
• Understanding of machine safety systems, risk assessments and compliance.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and to budget.
• Good communication and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and control architectures for SP automated machinery.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts and bills of materials using EPLAN.
• Select and specify electrical components and safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with machinery safety standards and regulations.
• Support control panel build activities and supervise electrical system implementation.
• Assist with machine commissioning, troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Contribute to standardised engineering solutions and best practices.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

EPLAN

Automation

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Control Systems Eng degree

Tools

EPLAN

Siemens PLC programming

SISTEMA

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer | Special Purpose Machinery & Automation

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits

Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys turning complex automation concepts into fully functioning machine control systems?

We're partnering with a highly respected engineering business that designs and manufactures bespoke automated machinery and robotic solutions for a diverse range of industries. With a strong project pipeline and continued investment in innovation, they're looking for a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-value projects from concept through to commissioning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class automation solutions.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of electrical and control system design for bespoke automated machinery projects, playing a key role in delivering innovative solutions that meet demanding customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and control architectures for special purpose automated machinery.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts and bills of materials using EPLAN.
• Select and specify electrical components and safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant machinery safety standards and regulations.
• Support control panel build activities and supervise electrical system implementation.
• Assist with machine commissioning, troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Contribute to the development of standardised engineering solutions and best practices.
• Liaise effectively with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering.
• Experience in electrical design within automation, machinery, robotics or special purpose equipment.
• Strong EPLAN experience is essential.
• Understanding of machine safety systems, risk assessments and machinery compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to deliver engineering projects to timescale and budget.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Desirable Experience

• PLC programming knowledge (Siemens, Rockwell, Omron or B&R).
• Robotic integration experience including SCARA, Delta or 6-axis robots.
• Experience with machine risk assessments and safety validation tools such as SISTEMA.

Why Apply?

• Work on genuinely bespoke automation and robotics projects
• Join a stable and growing engineering business with a strong order book
• Broad project ownership from design through to commissioning
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies
• Supportive engineering culture with opportunities for professional development

If you're an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your automation career and work on innovative machinery projects, I'd love to speak with you.