Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sal Sacrifice Pension 5%

Healthcare

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Automation Experts in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to join a global engineering and automation business. You will design and develop complex electrical systems for special-purpose machinery across electrical design, controls and safety testing.

Responsibilities include producing wiring drawings and BOMs, designing drive control systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering projects with production and suppliers.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
• c4-7 years'+ relevant engineering experience
• Previous experience in a design engineering role
• Background in automation, product handling or special-purpose machinery
• Experienced with AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical, EPLAN and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of wiring diagrams and electrical control systems
• Able to interpret technical drawings and design specifications
• Experience with project management
• Full UK valid driving licence required for site surveys

Responsibilities

• Produce standard and bespoke wiring drawings and BOMs
• Complete electrical design work, calculations and technical documentation
• Design and specify drive control systems, industrial PCs, safety PLCs and inverters
• Provide technical support and best practice for industrial panel design
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory, safety and test requirements
• Develop test rigs, prototypes and control systems
• Produce Safety Buy-Off documentation
• Complete calculations to BS EN 13849 with a strong understanding of EN 60204
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure equipment meets performance requirements
• Support the production and manufacturing teams throughout equipment build
• Work across projects with internal teams, customers and suppliers

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

£55-60k - Potential for £65k for the right experience

• Sal Sacrifice Pension 5%, Healthcare, Health Cash Plan

West Midlands

1 Day work from home

Ref: 25755

Are you an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer with a background in automation, special-purpose machinery or complex industrial systems?

Join a global engineering and automation business specialising in advanced industrial systems and manufacturing technology, where you’ll play a key role in supporting the design and production of complex equipment. You’ll work across electrical design, industrial controls, safety systems and testing, collaborating closely with production and engineering teams.

Electrical Controls Engineer - The Role

• Produce standard and bespoke wiring drawings and BOMs
• Complete electrical design work, calculations and technical documentation
• Design and specify drive control systems, industrial PCs, safety PLCs and inverters
• Provide technical support and best practice for industrial panel design
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory, safety and test requirements
• Develop test rigs, prototypes and control systems
• Produce Safety Buy-Off documentation
• Complete calculations to BS EN 13849 with a strong understanding of EN 60204
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure equipment meets performance requirements
• Support the production and manufacturing teams throughout equipment build
• Work across projects with internal teams, customers and suppliers

Electrical Controls Engineer - The Person

• HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
• c4-7 years'+ relevant engineering experience
• Previous experience in a design engineering role
• Background in automation, product handling or special-purpose machinery
• Experienced with AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical, EPLAN and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of wiring diagrams and electrical control systems
• Able to interpret technical drawings and design specifications
• Experience with project management
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Full UK valid driving licence required for site surveys
• Experience within nuclear, robotics, automation, machine tools, hydraulics or pneumatics would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Varied electrical controls engineering role
• Work on complex industrial equipment and systems
• Hands-on involvement across design, production and testing
• Collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, customers and suppliers
• Opportunity to develop within a technically diverse engineering environment
• Mainly an office based role with 1 day working from home
• Located in West Midlands, this role would be commutable from Birmingham, Quinton, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Brierly Hill and other surrounding areas.