Electrical Design Engineer – Automation & Growth

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our client, a well-established automation company, in Leicester. You will design electrical schematics, control systems, and safety circuits for automated machinery, collaborating with mechanical and software engineers to deliver reliable solutions.

This long-term role offers opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and progress into a leadership position as the team grows, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Proven electrical design experience using EPLAN.
• Experience in industrial automation or automated machinery.
• Understanding of electrical control systems and safety circuits.
• PLC programming knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and control systems using EPLAN.
• Produce electrical designs and safety circuits for automated machinery.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineering teams throughout projects.
• Produce and maintain accurate electrical design documentation.
• Provide technical support throughout the design and development process.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our client, a well-established automation company, in Leicester. You will design electrical schematics, control systems, and safety circuits for automated machinery, collaborating with mechanical and software engineers to deliver reliable solutions.

This long-term role offers opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and progress into a leadership position as the team grows, with emphasis on