Electrical Design Engineer – Hybrid (1 Day WFH) in Automation

Automation Experts Ltd; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sal Sacrifice Pension 5%

Healthcare

Health Cash Plan

1 Day work from home

Job summary

Automation Experts Ltd. is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a global engineering and automation business in the West Midlands. The role covers electrical design, controls, safety systems and testing, working with production teams to develop complex equipment.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years’ relevant experience in automation or special‑purpose machinery, and a background in electrical design. Hybrid role with 1 day at home and a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• c4-7 years' relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in an electrical design engineering role.
• Background in automation, product handling or special‑purpose machinery.
• Full UK driving licence for site surveys.

Responsibilities

• Produce 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 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

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Electrical control systems wording

Interpret technical drawings

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Automation Experts Ltd. is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a global engineering and automation business in the West Midlands. The role covers electrical design, controls, safety systems and testing, working with production teams to develop complex equipment.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years’ relevant experience in automation or special‑purpose machinery, and a background in electrical design. Hybrid role with 1 day at home and a strong focus on safety and quality.