Electrical Design Engineer

The Best Connection; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Shrewsbury is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop innovative electrical solutions for crane projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of electrical engineering experience and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary starting at £35,000, along with benefits such as a company pension and overtime pay.

Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Overtime pay: 1.5x for Saturdays, 2x for Sundays

Qualifications

• 3 years of system design experience.
• 5 years in electrical engineering.
• 3 years of communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate deliverables for individual jobs including design and diagrams.
• Collaborate with clients and in-house teams on initial concept designs.
• Create electrical schematic, PLC wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Perform calculations for LV distribution and cable requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and create technical documentation.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Basic understanding of PLC, HMI, and SCADA software

Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team

Work effectively under time constraints

Understanding of industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet)

Knowledge of Siemens PLC preferred

Able to read and understand electrical drawings

Able to fault-find on existing systems

Experience in safety systems design and programming

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Shrewsbury

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 upwards depending on experience per annum

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm (flexibility required)

Overtime: 1.5x on Saturday, 2x on Sunday

About Our Client

One of our clients is a leading manufacturer of overhead cranes, specialising in the design, production, and installation of high-quality lifting solutions. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, they serve a wide range of clients across multiple sectors.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join the team. You will play a crucial role in developing innovative electrical solutions for crane projects and supporting ongoing design and project activities.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes generating deliverables specific to individual jobs, such as:

• Initial concept design in collaboration with clients and in-house teams
• Electrical schematic diagrams (CAD work)
• Instrument loop diagrams (if required)
• PLC wiring diagrams and I/O schedules
• Panel layouts
• Fully populated parts lists / BOM based on schematics
• Order placement and delivery tracking
• LV distribution and cable calculations (if required)
• Machinery safety circuit design and risk assessments to BS EN ISO 13849/60261
• Technical documentation
• Assisting with day-to-day job planning and management

Experience & Skills Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Basic understanding of PLC, HMI, and SCADA software; experience beneficial
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Work effectively under time constraints
• Understanding of industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet, etc.)
• Experience in safety systems design and programming highly advantageous
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC preferred (training available for other systems)
• Able to read and understand electrical drawings
• Able to fault-find on existing systems, with or without drawings
• Experience working in an engineering environment
• Clean UK driving licence

Experience Requirements

• System design: 3 years
• Electrical engineering: 5 years
• Communication skills: 3 years

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Overtime pay: 1.5x for Saturdays, 2x for Sundays