Electrical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to work on automation and control systems in Walsall. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical design experience, proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, and a solid understanding of control systems. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, along with excellent benefits including a pension scheme and generous leave policy.

Benefits

Pension matched contribution

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday holiday

Compressed working week with early finish on Fridays

Insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design within manufacturing or automation.
• Strong understanding of control systems and compliance standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing electrical control systems.
• Creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using CAD software.
• Collaborating with production teams to ensure design accuracy.
• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to technical innovation.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Proficiency in CAD tools

Understanding of control systems

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Walsall, West Midlands

• £40,000 – £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
• 5% Pension Matched
• 20 Days Hol + Bank Holidays
• Birthday Holiday
• 12pm Finish on Fridays

Reference: BP 215

ATA recruitment are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to work on high-spec automation and control systems across a wide range of industries, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business that partners with leading OEMs across Europe.

About the Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing and developing electrical control systems used in machinery for sectors including medical, food processing, packaging, scientific equipment, and aerospace. You’ll work on full-cycle design projects, from concept through to production, in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software
• Performing electrical calculations such as load analysis and component sizing
• Collaborating with production and project teams to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability
• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to technical innovation

What We’re Looking For

To succeed as an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll need:

• Proven experience in electrical design within manufacturing or automation
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN)
• Strong understanding of control systems and compliance standards
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
• Pension: 5% matched contribution
• Insurance: UNUM Critical Illness Cover & Death in Service (1x Annual Salary)
• Leave: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + 1 extra day for your birthday
• Hours: Compressed working week with early finish every Friday
• Culture: A supportive, innovative environment with a strong focus on employee development

This is an ideal opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer who wants to be part of a business that values precision, scalability, and continuous improvement. You’ll work in a modern facility with cutting-edge technology and be supported by a team that encourages growth and development.

If you're a passionate Electrical Design Engineer ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.

Contact

Bhav Patel

Recruitment Consultant

07704543752

[e-mail]

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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