Electrical Design Engineer

Futures; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a supportive team focused on automation. The role involves designing electrical systems for automated machinery, producing schematics using CAD software, and supporting PLC programming. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and a desire to grow in this field. This position provides excellent training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate or early-career Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree holder.
• Exposure to PLC programming and control systems.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and electronic control systems for automated machinery.
• Produce electrical schematics and system drawings using CAD.
• Support PLC, HMI and automation programming activities.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical CAD software

Problem-solving

Desire to learn and develop

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Manufacturing Futures are supporting an automation–focused engineering business in their search for an Electrical Design Engineer. This role is well suited to an Electrical or Electronic Engineering graduate, or an early–career Electrical Design Engineer, looking to develop a long–term career within industrial automation.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will join a supportive and technically strong team with an excellent reputation for training and development. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will work on a range of standard and bespoke automated systems, gaining exposure to electrical design, control systems and project delivery under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Electrical Design Engineer – Role & Responsibilities – Automation / Electrical / Controls

• Design electrical and electronic control systems for automated machinery
• Produce electrical schematics and system drawings using CAD software
• Support PLC, HMI and automation programming activities
• Create BOMs and supporting technical documentation
• Work on assigned projects with guidance from a senior engineer or mentor
• Assist with technical queries and problem–solving within the engineering team
• Investigate and evaluate new automation technologies

Electrical Design Engineer – Skills & Experience – Automation / Electrical / Controls

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Experience or exposure to PLC programming and control systems
• Proficient with electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD or similar
• Previous experience in an Electrical Design Engineer or automation–related role
• Strong desire to learn and develop within electrical and automation engineering

Electrical Design Engineer – Automation – Electrical – Controls – PLC

If you are an Electrical Design Engineer looking to build your career within a supportive automation environment, please apply now.