Electrical Design Engineer

JMG Systems Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly hours

Job summary

JMG Systems Ltd is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical control systems from concept through to manufacturing and installation. You will own projects, work directly with customers and collaborate across departments to deliver world-class equipment.

You'll contribute to product innovation, develop electrical documentation, and ensure compliance with CE/UKCA standards while supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in an Electrical Design Engineer role.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and circuits.
• Ability to interpret electrical specifications and customer requirements.
• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Experience carrying out electrical calculations and component selection.
• Understanding of electrical standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working with mobile equipment, industrial machinery or automation systems.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar software.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, drive systems or industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of BS7671, IEC 60204, CE/UKCA compliance requirements and machinery safety standards.
• Experience supporting commissioning and fault-finding activities.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and smart manufacturing environments.
• Eligibility to travel internationally to support customers where required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and customise electrical control systems and circuits to meet customer and product specifications.
• Design electrical systems for both AC and DC powered applications.
• Take ownership of electrical design packages from concept through to validation and final release.
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and supporting engineering documentation.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings and controlled design records.
• Carry out electrical calculations including load calculations, cable sizing, protection device selection and power distribution requirements.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and technical requirements.
• Liaise directly with customers and customer engineering teams to ensure full understanding of project requirements.
• Manage work in line with project schedules, priorities and agreed budgets.
• Support prototype development, testing, commissioning and validation activities.
• Attend customer sites as required to test, troubleshoot and validate designs.
• Support installation and commissioning activities when required.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and customer requirements.
• Support CE/UKCA compliance activities and technical documentation requirements.
• Follow Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes and maintain design revision control.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost reduction and product improvement without compromising quality or performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the company's Industry 4.0 journey.
• Investigate design and production issues using structured root cause analysis techniques.
• Work closely with Production, Service and Sales teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation and after-sales activities.
• Support Research & Development activities through testing, measurement and technical evaluation.
• Work with suppliers to identify suitable components and alternative technical solutions where appropriate.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic design

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

PLCs/controls

Industry 4.0

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

At JMG, we design and manufacture innovative, bespoke solutions that help customers across the globe operate more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Every project is different, giving our engineers the opportunity to solve complex challenges and create products that make a real impact.

As we continue our journey towards becoming a more connected and technology-driven manufacturer, we're investing in our people, products and engineering capabilities. This is an exciting time to join a growing business where your ideas will be valued, your contribution recognised and your development supported.

If you're passionate about engineering, enjoy seeing your designs brought to life, and want to be part of a team that is continually developing innovative solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Your New Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of both new and existing products, working on projects from initial concept right through to manufacturing, commissioning and customer installation.

This is more than a desk-based design role. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work directly with customers, collaborate across departments, and see first-hand how your designs perform in the field. From developing electrical control systems and solving technical challenges to supporting product innovation, you'll be involved at every stage of the engineering journey.

Working within a talented and supportive engineering team, you'll be encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo and play an active role in shaping the future of our engineering function. We value engineers who are curious, proactive and motivated to find better ways of working for both our customers and our business.

Whether you're developing a new solution, enhancing an existing product, or helping solve a customer challenge, you'll gain genuine satisfaction from seeing your work transformed into world-class equipment operating successfully in real-world environments.

At JMG, our purpose is "Creating a Better Way", and we're looking for people who share our passion for innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and making a meaningful contribution, you'll thrive here.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Development

• Develop, design and customise electrical control systems and circuits to meet customer and product specifications.
• Design electrical systems for both AC and DC powered applications.
• Take ownership of electrical design packages from concept through to validation and final release.
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and supporting engineering documentation.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings and controlled design records.
• Carry out electrical calculations including load calculations, cable sizing, protection device selection and power distribution requirements.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and technical requirements.

Project Delivery

• Liaise directly with customers and customer engineering teams to ensure full understanding of project requirements.
• Manage work in line with project schedules, priorities and agreed budgets.
• Support prototype development, testing, commissioning and validation activities.
• Attend customer sites as required to test, troubleshoot and validate designs.
• Support installation and commissioning activities when required.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and customer requirements.
• Support CE/UKCA compliance activities and technical documentation requirements.
• Follow Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes and maintain design revision control.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost reduction and product improvement without compromising quality or performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the company's Industry 4.0 journey.

Technical Support & Problem Solving

• Investigate design and production issues using structured root cause analysis techniques.
• Work closely with Production, Service and Sales teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation and after-sales activities.
• Support Research & Development activities through testing, measurement and technical evaluation.
• Work with suppliers to identify suitable components and alternative technical solutions where appropriate.

Any other duties required in line with your job role

Essential skills and qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Electrical Design Engineer role.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and circuits.
• Ability to interpret electrical specifications and customer requirements.
• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Experience carrying out electrical calculations and component selection.
• Understanding of electrical standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working with mobile equipment, industrial machinery or automation systems.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar electrical design software.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, drive systems or industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of BS7671, IEC 60204, CE/UKCA compliance requirements and machinery safety standards.
• Experience supporting commissioning and fault-finding activities.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and smart manufacturing environments.
• Eligibility to travel internationally to support customers where required.

What you will get in return

• Family-friendly core working hours.
• Comprehensive and flexible holiday package.
• Opportunity to work on a broad range of AC and DC electrical projects.
• Exposure to the complete product lifecycle from design through commissioning.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards relevant industry qualifications and memberships.
• Opportunity to develop PLC, controls and automation skills.
• Automatic enrolment into the Company Pension Scheme.
• The opportunity to work as part of a forward-thinking engineering team in a business investing in its future.

The ideal candidate

You are a motivated and capable Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects and seeing your designs come to life. You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with colleagues across the business. Most importantly, you are driven to continuously improve products, processes and customer outcomes while living the JMG Systems values every day.