Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts; Old Hill; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sal Sacrifice Pension 5%

Healthcare

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Automation Experts seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to join our global engineering team in the West Midlands. You will design electrical controls for complex automation systems, produce wiring drawings and BOMs, and specify drive systems and safety PLCs while ensuring compliance with EN standards.

The role offers an office-based environment with one day of home working, collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, customers and suppliers, and opportunities to develop within a technically

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 4-7 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in a design engineering role.
• Background in automation, product handling or special-purpose machinery.
• Strong understanding of wiring diagrams and electrical control systems.
• Full UK driving licence for site surveys.
• Experience with project management.

Responsibilities

• Produce standard and bespoke wiring drawings and BOMs.
• Complete electrical design work, calculations and technical documentation.
• Design and specify drive control systems, industrial PCs, safety PLCs and inverters.
• Provide technical support and best practice for panel design.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety and test requirements.
• Develop test rigs, prototypes and control systems.
• Produce Safety Buy-Off documentation.
• Complete calculations to BS EN 13849 with a strong understanding of EN 60204.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure equipment meets performance requirements.
• Support the production and manufacturing teams throughout equipment build.
• Work across projects with internal teams, customers and suppliers.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Wiring diagrams

Electrical control systems

Project management

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

£55-60k - Potential for £65k for the right experience

Sal Sacrifice Pension 5%, Healthcare, Health Cash Plan

West Midlands

1 Day work from home

Ref: 25755

Are you an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer with a background in automation, special-purpose machinery or complex industrial systems?

Join a global engineering and automation business specialising in advanced industrial systems and manufacturing technology, where you'll play a key role in supporting the design and production of complex equipment. You'll work across electrical design, industrial controls, safety systems and testing, collaborating closely with production and engineering teams.

Electrical Controls Engineer - The Role:

• Produce standard and bespoke wiring drawings and BOMs
• Complete electrical design work, calculations and technical documentation
• Design and specify drive control systems, industrial PCs, safety PLCs and inverters
• Provide technical support and best practice for industrial panel design
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory, safety and test requirements
• Develop test rigs, prototypes and control systems
• Produce Safety Buy-Off documentation
• Complete calculations to BS EN 13849 with a strong understanding of EN 60204
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure equipment meets performance requirements
• Support the production and manufacturing teams throughout equipment build
• Work across projects with internal teams, customers and suppliers

Electrical Controls Engineer - The Person:

• HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
• c4-7 years'+ relevant engineering experience
• Previous experience in a design engineering role
• Background in automation, product handling or special-purpose machinery
• Experienced with AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical, EPLAN and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of wiring diagrams and electrical control systems
• Able to interpret technical drawings and design specifications
• Experience with project management
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Full UK valid driving licence required for site surveys
• Experience within nuclear, robotics, automation, machine tools, hydraulics or pneumatics would be advantageous.

What's on Offer:

• Varied electrical controls engineering role
• Work on complex industrial equipment and systems
• Hands-on involvement across design, production and testing
• Collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, customers and suppliers
• Opportunity to develop within a technically diverse engineering environment
• Mainly an office based role with 1 day working from home
• Located in West Midlands, this role would be commutable from Birmingham, Quinton, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Brierly Hill and other surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.