Electrical Design Engineer

Cartisian Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in the United Kingdom. The role involves designing electrical and automation systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing technical documentation. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering and proficiency in EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical. The position offers excellent pay rates, 34 days of holiday, and a structured work week.

Benefits

8% company contribution

34 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• Proficiency with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ideally Beckhoff automation technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and automation systems, including incoming power and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and implement safety features.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Train operators and support teams.
• Identify and deliver performance improvements.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans.
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Project management capability

Education

Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff automation technology

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Tewkesbury, Redditch, Worcester, Hereford, Evesham

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of electrical and automation systems. You will be responsible for hardware selection, on‑site electrical requirements, and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards. This is a hands‑on, varied position with opportunities to contribute across design, development, commissioning, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical and automation systems, including incoming power, power distribution, HMIs, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and implement safety interlocks and emergency shutdown systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as schematics, control logic diagrams, and operating manuals.
• Train and support operators, maintenance teams, and junior engineers.
• Identify and deliver performance improvements, cost reductions, and system enhancements.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans.
• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Specify and support the procurement of electrical components and assemblies.
• Provide technical input for RFQ reviews and system concept definition.
• Support project managers, production teams, and commissioning engineers.
• Work in accordance with industry standards (NEC, ISO, IEC).
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail throughout all project stages.

Experience Required

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• Proficiency with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ideally Beckhoff automation technology experience.
• Project management capability.

This role offers excellent rates of pay and includes an 8% company contribution, 34 days’ holiday, including bank holidays. You will be working 40 hours per week – Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00, and Friday: 08:00 – 14:00