Electrical Design Engineer

Regional Recruitment Services; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking an experienced Electro Mechanical Design Engineer to develop innovative systems in Telford. You'll design and develop electro-mechanical systems, utilizing 3D CAD software, ensuring compliance with applicable standards. The position offers a competitive salary of £45-50K, flexible hours, and potential hybrid work opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential for hybrid work

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience with Design for Excellence methodologies.
• Knowledge of current carrying capacity and thermal dissipation.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical systems for installation products.
• Use 3D CAD to produce accurate models and drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards.

Skills

Design for Excellence methodologies

Device Integration

Sheet Metal design

Plastic part design

Knowledge of applicable standards

Project Management

Tools

3D CAD software (Creo 7.0 or later)

Job description

Location: Telford

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, 8-4:30PM MON-THUR, FRIDAY 8-2PM

Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods)

Job Overview

We are now looking to recruit an Electro Mechanical Design Engineer to join our talented, and dynamic development team in Telford, with the aim of supporting our innovative Systems Designs for the future growth of our business.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical systems and components for electrical installation products, from concept through to completion.
• Use 3D CAD software (preferably Creo 7.0 or later) to produce accurate models, drawings, and assemblies.
• Apply Design for Excellence (DfX) principles to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of designs.
• Work on system and device integration, incorporating both electrical and mechanical elements.
• Design sheet metal and plastic parts for use in enclosures and related systems.
• Conduct calculations and evaluations for current carrying capacity, thermal dissipation, and short-circuit performance.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant international and British Standards (e.g., IEC 61439, IEC 62208).
• Collaborate closely with global R&D teams, manufacturing engineers, and project managers to deliver innovative, high-quality products.
• Manage and support multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Requirements

• Experience with Design for Excellence (Design Methodologies)
• Device Integration and System Design
• Sheet Metal
• Plastic part design
• Design of enclosed electrical busbar systems and knowledge of current carrying capacity
• Thermal dissipation and short circuit ratings
• Solid knowledge on applicable standards (like IEC 61439; IEC 62208, British Standard versions)
• General manufacturing processes
• Project Management

Person Specification

• A Team player
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Good attention to detail and high standards of work ethic
• Must be reliable
• Professional
• Ability to do overtime when necessary (Weekends/weekdays)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of 45-50K depending on experience
• Potential opportunity for Hybrid Work
• Good working hours, with an early Friday finish

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.