Electrical Design Engineer

Wallace Hind Selection; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Life Assurance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

4 day week (36 hours)

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical and pneumatic control systems for bespoke automation machinery in Plymouth. You will take projects from concept through to customer acceptance.

Day-to-day tasks include meeting customers and the sales team, developing electrical architecture, specifying PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, robots and more, and producing full electrical documentation. A formal Electrical Engineering qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing industrial electrical or control systems.
• Solid understanding of electrical and pneumatic design.
• Knowledge of UL508A Industrial Control Panels.
• Experience using Sistema or Pilz safety software.
• Familiarity with EPLAN (or similar electrical design software).
• Knowledge of PLC and automation hardware from manufacturers such as Siemens, Rockwell, Omron, Mitsubishi or B&R.
• An understanding of machinery safety standards including BS EN60204-1 and ISO13849.
• A formal qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Design.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with customers and the sales team to understand project requirements.
• Developing electrical system architecture and control designs.
• Specifying industrial control components including PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, robots, VSDs and more.
• Producing electrical schematics, wiring schedules and complete technical documentation.
• Creating parts lists, safety requirement specifications, risk assessments and CE documentation.
• Working closely with mechanical engineers, software engineers and project managers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Supporting manufacturing during assembly and testing.
• Attending Factory and Site Acceptance Tests with customers.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial controls

Pneumatic systems

BS EN60204-1

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

EPLAN

Sistema

Pilz safety software

Job description

If you're an Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys seeing your ideas come to life, this could be exactly the challenge you've been looking for. You'll be part of a talented engineering team designing bespoke automation systems for some of the world's most innovative industries, including medical devices, aerospace, automotive and advanced manufacturing. Every project is different, every solution is bespoke, and your work will have a real impact from day one.

BASIC SALARY

up to GBP60,000

BENEFITS

• Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 4 day week (36 hours)

LOCATION

Plymouth

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS

• Plympton
• Ivybridge
• Torpoint
• Saltash
• Liskeard
• Callington
• Tavistock

JOB DESCRIPTION

Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial Machinery, Manufacturing

As our Electrical Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing electrical and pneumatic control systems for bespoke automation machinery, taking projects from concept through to successful customer acceptance.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Meeting with customers and the sales team to understand project requirements
• Developing electrical system architecture and control designs
• Specifying industrial control components including PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, robots, VSDs and more
• Producing electrical schematics, wiring schedules and complete technical documentation
• Creating parts lists, safety requirement specifications, risk assessments and CE documentation
• Working closely with mechanical engineers, software engineers and project managers to deliver integrated solutions
• Supporting manufacturing during assembly and testing
• Attending Factory and Site Acceptance Tests with customers

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience designing industrial electrical or control systems
• A solid understanding of electrical and pneumatic design
• Knowledge of UL508A Industrial Control Panels
• Experience using Sistema or Pilz safety software
• Familiarity with EPLAN (or similar electrical design software)
• Knowledge of PLC and automation hardware from manufacturers such as Siemens, Rockwell, Omron, Mitsubishi or B&R
• An understanding of machinery safety standards including BS EN60204-1 and ISO13849
• A formal qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Design

THE COMPANY

We are dedicated to delivering innovative engineering and automation solutions that drive efficiency, quality, and long-term success. With decades of experience across a diverse range of industries, our group brings together specialist teams under one collaborative vision - to put customers first, think ahead, and provide intelligent, integrated solutions. From bespoke design and manufacturing to technical distribution and marine systems, we work closely with our partners to solve complex challenges and build a better future through automation.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.