Electrical Design Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical equipment manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Leicester. You will design electrical equipment for industrial applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating with your team. The ideal candidate will have degree-level education in electrical engineering, significant design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. Competitive salary of £35,000 - £50,000 per annum with additional benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Multiple years of electrical design experience, ideally including machinery design.
• Degree-qualified in electrical engineering.
• Familiarity with IEC 60204 and IEC 61439 standards.

Responsibilities

• Review design requirements and produce calculations and documentation.
• Create electrical wiring diagrams and component layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Provide technical support across production, sales, service, and customer support.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of IEC 60204

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, Creo, Siemens)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Leicester
Salary: 35,000 - 50,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.75 per week (Mon-Thurs 8:15-17:00, Fri 8:15-13:00; some flexibility available)
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme, 4.5% contributory pension, life insurance, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, free tea and coffee
Interview Process: Stage 1 via Teams, Stage 2 face-to-face

A long-established electrical equipment manufacturer is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team within the load bank division. This role involves designing electrical equipment for industrial applications, applying best practices and industry standards, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on design experience, a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, and basic mechanical design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review design requirements and produce calculations and documentation
• Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards
• Create electrical wiring diagrams and component layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
• Review and approve design work from team members
• Maintain quality systems and document changes via Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Oversee CE marking processes and perform DFMEAs
• Support R&D and product testing initiatives
• Conduct technical investigations and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical support across production, sales, service, and customer support
• Deliver projects on time and within budget
• Identify and implement new industry processes
• Perform additional duties as required

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Multiple years of electrical design experience, ideally including machinery design
• Degree-qualified in electrical engineering
• Familiarity with IEC 60204 and IEC 61439 standards
• Experience with CE marking and DFMEA processes
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or Siemens is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments