Electrical Design Engineer (Industrial Resistors)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; East Midlands, Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in electrical equipment manufacturing is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Leicester. This role offers the chance to work on innovative designs for high-power resistor systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will be involved in producing detailed drawings and 3D models while collaborating with various teams to troubleshoot and support product development. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and a competitive remuneration package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the electrical innovation sector.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Life Insurance

Enhanced Holiday

Enhanced Pension

Healthcare Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design and industrial resistors.
• Ability to produce design calculations and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage designs for high-power resistor systems.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time.
• Support product testing and development.

Skills

Electrical Design

3D Modeling

Design Calculations

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Related Subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Creo

Siemens

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer (Industrial Resistors)

40,000 – 50,000 + Hybrid Working + Bonus + Life Insurance + Enhanced Holiday + Enhanced Pension + Healthcare Plan

Leicester

Are you a Electrical Design Engineer with background in industrial resistors or similar, looking to join a tight–nit company who are helping shape the future of electrical innovation, also offering an excellent work–life balance and generous pay package?

This company is a long–established electrical equipment manufacturer based in Leicester, with over a century of engineering expertise. They specialise in the design and production of components used in power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as in sectors such as industrial automation, marine, telecoms, and rail. Supplying major contractors, OEMs, and end users across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we are known for delivering high–quality, reliable solutions. This role sits within their industrial resistor development team.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating and managing designs for high–power resistor systems. This includes producing drawings, 3D models, and calculations to support manufacturing, as well as selecting electrical components and ensuring designs meet industry standards. You'll work closely with other teams to solve technical issues, support product testing and development, and keep projects on time and within budget. The role also involves reviewing and approving design work, updating documentation, and following quality procedures.

If you are an Electrical Design Engineer with a background in industrial resistors or similar looking to join a company at the heart of the industrial electronics industries, while receiving an excellent work–life balance and a generous remuneration package, then please apply here.

THE ROLE

• Produce design calculations, drawings, and documentation for manufacturing
• Design and model electrical systems in 3D using AutoCAD
• Select electrical components and create Bills of Materials
• Approve and review technical drawings and design documents
• Support product development, testing, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with production, sales, and engineering teams to deliver projects on time
• Monday to Thursday: 8:15– 17:00, Friday 8:15 – 13:00

THE PERSON

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, Creo or Siemens
• ISO 9001 design experience
• Familiarity with the CE marking process and DFMEA
• Degree or HNC in related subject

REFERENCE: BBBH19406A

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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