Electrical Design Engineer – Own Bespoke Control Panels

Cruise Control Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k–£50k DOE

37‑hour week with early finish Fridays

Pension

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Overtime when available

Ownership of electrical design

Job summary

Cruise Control Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to own electrical design for bespoke equipment. You will work in a small team, with office days and regular shop floor time, ensuring designs are accurate, safe and buildable across production, purchasing, service and sales.

The role focuses on maintaining the existing product range with solid wiring, diagrams and control‑panel expertise, including IPC/ISO standards. Excellent collaboration across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer in manufacturing or machinery.
• Solid experience with wiring diagrams, circuit design and control panel schematics.
• Working knowledge of 400V three‑phase systems, motors, pumps and control components.
• Confident with electrical protection, fuse selection and cable sizing.
• Understanding of electrical standards (IPC‑A‑620/ISO 9001).
• Practical, methodical approach with good inter‑departmental communication.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update circuit diagrams, wiring drawings and control panel schematics using electrical CAD.
• Select components including motors, pumps, contactors, switches, sensors and instrumentation.
• Specify fuses, circuit protection and cable sizes for systems up to 400V three‑phase.
• Find replacements for obsolete parts and update technical documentation.
• Integrate PCBs, control panels and instrumentation correctly.
• Investigate faults with manufacturing and support the build process.
• Ensure designs meet electrical standards and safety requirements.
• Be the go‑to person for electrical queries across the business.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

Wiring diagrams

Circuit design

Control panel schematics

400V 3‑phase

Electrical protection

Fuse sizing

Cable sizing

IPC-A-620/ISO 9001

Cross-functional comms

Tools

OrCAD/EPLAN

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Cruise Control Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to own electrical design for bespoke equipment. You will work in a small team, with office days and regular shop floor time, ensuring designs are accurate, safe and buildable across production, purchasing, service and sales.

The role focuses on maintaining the existing product range with solid wiring, diagrams and control‑panel expertise, including IPC/ISO standards. Excellent collaboration across departments is essential.