Electrical Design Engineer in Leicester, City of Leicester

Energy Jobline CVL; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our automation team in Leicester. You will design electrical schematics and control systems for bespoke machinery, collaborating with mechanical and software engineers to deliver reliable solutions.

The ideal candidate has proven EPLAN experience, a strong grasp of control systems and safety circuits, and a background in industrial automation. PLC knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven electrical design experience using EPLAN.
• Experience in industrial automation or automated machinery.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control systems and safety circuits.
• PLC programming knowledge is a plus.

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 across projects.
• Create and maintain accurate electrical design documentation.
• Provide technical support throughout the design and development process.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial automation

Control systems

PLC programming

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

About the Role

Join a well-established automation company specialising in the design and development of bespoke automated machinery and manufacturing solutions.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join an engineering team in Leicester. You will be responsible for electrical design across automation projects, working closely with mechanical and software engineers to develop reliable and effective solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term position, with the potential to take on additional responsibilities and progress into a leadership role as the team develops.

Job Responsibilities

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

Experience Required

• Proven electrical design experience using EPLAN.
• Previous experience within industrial automation or automated machinery.
• Good understanding of electrical control systems and safety circuits.
• PLC programming knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential