Electrical Design Engineer

MTrec Ltd Technical; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Onsite Parking

Private Medical Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Pension Contribution

Flexible working

Company bonus structure

Immediate starts available

Monday to Friday office hours

Job summary

MTrec Ltd Technical is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design, develop, and validate complex electrical and electronic systems for specialist equipment. You will work with mechanical, software, systems, and electrical engineers to deliver integrated solutions, and support prototype testing, verification, and production readiness.

Applicants should have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and at least 5 years' experience, with strong knowledge of system architecture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical/electronics engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic system architecture and design.
• Experience with motion control and high-precision motion systems is advantageous.
• Good understanding of system integration, testing, verification, and validation processes.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams and adherence to standards/regulations.
• Experience with optical systems and/or PLC-based control systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document complex electrical and electronic systems and architectures.
• Support the integration, testing, validation, and optimisation of prototype systems and equipment.
• Develop technical requirements and specifications and coordinate verification/validation activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems, and electrical engineers for integrated solutions.
• Contribute to interface design, including communications, cabling, connectivity, and component integration.
• Investigate and resolve electrical and system-level design issues to enhance performance and reliability.
• Coordinate external suppliers, consultants, and specialist contractors as required.
• Provide technical support to production teams including calibration, testing, fault finding, and training.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant standards and quality requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Systems engineering

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Motion control

System integration

Testing & verification

Regulatory compliance

Optical/PLC control experience

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

The rewards and benefits on offer:

• You will have the opportunity to work for an industry-leading business within a highly specialised sector.
• A highly competitive basic salary
• Company bonus structure
• Free Onsite Parking
• Flexible working
• Private Medical Cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Immediate starts available
• Monday to Friday office hours
• Company Pension Contribution

Mtrec's new career opportunities:

Mtrec Recruitment are proudly representing their bespoke services client in their search for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. The role will be responsible for the design and validation of complex electrical systems for use within specialist equipment.

The Job you will do:

• Design, develop, and document complex electrical and electronic systems and architectures.
• Support the integration, testing, validation, and optimisation of prototype systems and equipment.
• Develop technical requirements and specifications and coordinate associated verification and validation activities.
• Work closely with mechanical, software, systems, and electrical engineers to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Contribute to interface design, including communications, cabling, connectivity, and component integration.
• Investigate and resolve electrical and system-level design issues to enhance product performance, reliability, and functionality.
• Manage and coordinate external suppliers, consultants, and specialist contractors where required.
• Provide technical support to production teams, including calibration, test procedures, fault finding, and technical training.
• Ensure all engineering activities are carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements.

About you:

• Degree qualified in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent relevant engineering experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in an electrical or electronics engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic system architecture and design principles.
• Ideally, you will have practical experience with motion control and high-precision motion systems.
• Good understanding of system integration, testing, verification, and validation processes.
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Understanding of relevant engineering standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with optical systems and/or PLC-based control systems would be advantageous