Electrical Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Job summary

White Label Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Project Engineer to join its North Manchester based engineering leadership team. You will be the internal authority on electrical and control systems, ensuring compliance, performance and efficiency across projects.

The role covers design, controls integration, installation and commissioning, with opportunities to lead from concept through FAT, SAT and site acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Control or Automation Engineering.
• Experience in industrial automation, machinery or control systems.
• Knowledge of EN60204, UKCA/CE conformity and functional safety.
• Ability to interpret and produce electrical schematics and control documentation.
• Experience managing suppliers, coordinating projects and controlling costs.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 and AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Organised, analytical and proactive with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Define and approve electrical design scopes and interface documentation.
• Review and validate control panel designs, schematics and layouts.
• Provide technical leadership from concept through to FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Coordinate with mechanical design teams and external control system partners.
• Deliver or oversee factory and site acceptance testing.
• Support commissioning and customer training on site.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial automation

Control systems

Schematic interpretation

Supplier management

Project coordination

Cost control

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

MS Office 365

Hands-on

Education

Degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

A well-established manufacturer of industrial machinery is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Project Engineer to join its engineering leadership team based in North Manchester.

The Role

You will act as the internal authority on electrical and control systems, ensuring all projects are delivered to the highest standards of compliance, performance and efficiency.
You will bridge electrical design, controls integration, installation and commissioning — driving consistency, cost control and technical innovation across the product range.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Technical Oversight
  • Define and approve electrical design scopes and interface documentation
  • Review and validate control panel designs, schematics and layouts
  • Provide technical leadership from concept through to FAT, SAT and commissioning
  • Coordinate with mechanical design teams and external control system partners
  • Deliver or oversee factory and site acceptance testing
  • Support commissioning and customer training on site
• Compliance, Safety & Quality
  • Ensure compliance with EN60204, UKCA/CE and machinery directive requirements
  • Lead or support risk assessments and functional safety reviews
  • Maintain accurate and complete technical documentation
  • Promote best practice across electrical design and installation
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Develop standard electrical designs and preferred component libraries
  • Improve reliability, modularity and build efficiency
  • Introduce modern technologies including condition monitoring and energy efficiency solutions
  • Support integration of digital reporting, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance features
  • Explore Industry 4.0 and industrial IoT applications

About You

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control or Automation Engineering
• Proven experience within industrial automation, machinery or control systems (Siemens platforms advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of EN60204, UKCA/CE conformity and functional safety
• Ability to interpret and produce electrical schematics and control documentation
• Experience managing suppliers, coordinating projects and controlling costs
• Proficient with MS Office 365 and AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
• Organised, analytical and proactive with a hands‑on approach

This is a brand new role within the business and they seek a driven individual to come on board and help develop this part of the engineering team. The company is offering a salary of £40-55k (depending on experience) with great development prospects for the future.

Please apply immediately or contact Ruth Llewellyn at White Label for further information.