Electrical Design Engineer

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Birmingham is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and support industrial control panels, BOMs, and related wiring drawings.

You will ensure designs meet BS EN 13849 and IEC 60204 standards, collaborate with suppliers, and develop test rigs and documentation throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• HND or degree preferred.
• Experience with industrial control panels and wiring drawings is desirable.
• Familiarity with BS EN 13849 and IEC 60204 standards advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and configure electrical wiring drawings and BOMs.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory, design and testing requirements.
• Produce design documentation including drawings, calculations and specs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet performance standards.
• Provide technical guidance and promote best practices in control panel design.
• Maintain compliance with design and testing standards throughout projects.
• Develop and support test rigs, simulation models and prototype control systems.
• Generate safety approval and sign-off documentation.
• Perform calculations per applicable standards (BS EN 13849, IEC 60204).

Skills

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Electrical systems

Control panels

Safety standards

Education

HND or Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Mechanical

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team based around the Birmingham area.

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Halesowen site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some of the biggest names in the world.

Role: Electrical Design Engineer

Office Location: Birmingham

Salary: GBP 55,000 : GBP 60,000

The key responsibilities of the Electrical Design Engineer role will be:

• Prepare and configure both standard and custom electrical wiring drawings, along with complete Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulatory, design, and testing requirements.
• Produce design documentation including drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure delivered solutions meet required performance standards.
• Provide technical guidance and promote best practices in industrial control panel design.
• Maintain compliance with applicable design and testing standards throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop and support test rigs, simulation models, and prototype control systems.
• Generate safety approval and sign:off documentation.
• Perform calculations in line with applicable standards (e.g. BS EN 13849) and demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant electrical standards (e.g. IEC 60204)

The key requirements of the Electrical Design Engineer will be:

• Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD Mechanical/Electrical and EPLAN.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems and control panel design.
• Familiarity with relevant safety and compliance standards.
• HND or Degree qualified is preferred