Electrical Design Engineer

Premier Technical Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in Leicester. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in electrical design, proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include reviewing design requirements, creating 3D models, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. This role offers a salary of approximately £40k - £45k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience in electrical design.
• Qualified to HND level or above in electrical engineering.
• Experience designing electrical equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Review design requirements and produce design calculations.
• Approve drawings and participate in R&D.
• Select electrical components for control systems.
• Create 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Conduct technical investigations and provide support.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Familiarity with CE marking processes

Proficient in Autodesk Inventor

Proficient in AutoCAD

Exceptional communication skills

Education

HND or above in electrical engineering

Tools

MS Suite

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: c£40k - £45k (negotiable, dependent on experience)

Our Leicester based client has been established for more than a century and are recognised as global market leaders in the design and manufacture of niche electrical solutions, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth, are now seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Electrical Design Engineer to complement their skilled and professional team.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful Electrical Design Engineer will support the engineering team in their industrial product range, contributing to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications and implementing electrical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions, so it is essential that you will demonstrate hands‑on design experience and a solid grasp of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing design requirements and producing design calculations and associated production documentation as well as design calculations and corresponding paperwork to manufacture designs.
• Approving drawings, BOM's and other design information issued for manufacture, and participating in R&D and product testing as required.
• Selecting electrical components for use in control systems.
• Creating 3D models (primarily sheet metal parts) and assemblies, issuing designs for manufacture through engineering drawings and supplementary documentation.
• Carry out detailed electrical design work including design verification testing as required, and both reviewing and approving design information from other team members whilst ensuring adherence to relevant quality systems (primarily ISO 9001), including using Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) to document changes.
• Conducting technical investigations, perform RCA and initiating corrective actions as required, and providing technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support departments as required.
• Delivering projects on schedule and within budget whilst managing your complex workload efficiently, and ensuring compliance with applicable design, regulatory, and industry standards, and identifying and applying new industry‑wide processes within the business where beneficial.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience in an electrical design position and realistically be qualified to HND level or above (or QBE) in an electrical engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with CE marking processes and DFMEA.
• Proven experience in designing electrical equipment and/or machinery along with comprehensive skills and experience in the use of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Solid experience in the use of the MS Suite of packages and exceptional communication skills at all levels.
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices (e.g., materials, FEA, fixings, fabrication etc.) and of designing MV assemblies and utilising HV test techniques.

Contact

Contact the Electrical Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV in confidence for further details.