Electrical Design Engineer

Set2Recruit; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving SME in Loughborough is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead innovations and drive the development of next-generation products. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering, alongside being fluent in electrical schematics and hands-on with wiring and assembly. Bonus points for candidates with experience in international power specifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in machinery or equipment-based electrical engineering roles.
• Fluent in electrical schematics and knowledgeable in control panels.
• Experience in wiring, testing, and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements and refine designs for next generation products.
• Be the go-to person for all things electrical.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Hands-on experience

Good communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree, HND or Level 5 qualification in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Control panels

Job description

Electrical Engineer Lead Innovation in a Thriving SME

Location:– Loughborough

Permanent Position

Sector:Specialist Manufacturing (High–Precision Thermal Control Systems)

What Youll Be Doing

You'll be the go–to person for all things electricalleading improvements, refining designs, and driving the development of our next generation of products.

What You Bring

Were after someone who knows their wires and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves. Youll likely tick most of these boxes:

• A Degree, HND or Level 5 qualification in electrical engineering, mechatronics or similar.
• Around 3+ years of hands–on experience in machinery or equipment–based electrical engineering roles.
• Fluent in electrical schematics (AutoCAD Electrical or similar) and knows their way around a control panel.
• Experience in wiring, testing and assembly.
• Good communicator with a methodical, problem–solving brain and a sense of ownership.

Bonus Points If You Also Have

• Experience designing for international power specs (if youve ever had to ask, Is this the 60Hz or 50Hz region?, youre our kind of person).
• Familiarity with PLCs, control systems or configurable product design.
• A background in small–batch or configurable manufacturing.