Electrical Design Engineer — Own & Deploy Industrial Controls

JMG Systems Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly hours

Job summary

JMG Systems Ltd is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical control systems from concept through to manufacturing and installation. You will own projects, work directly with customers and collaborate across departments to deliver world-class equipment.

You'll contribute to product innovation, develop electrical documentation, and ensure compliance with CE/UKCA standards while supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in an Electrical Design Engineer role.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and circuits.
• Ability to interpret electrical specifications and customer requirements.
• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Experience carrying out electrical calculations and component selection.
• Understanding of electrical standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working with mobile equipment, industrial machinery or automation systems.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar software.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, drive systems or industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of BS7671, IEC 60204, CE/UKCA compliance requirements and machinery safety standards.
• Experience supporting commissioning and fault-finding activities.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and smart manufacturing environments.
• Eligibility to travel internationally to support customers where required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and customise electrical control systems and circuits to meet customer and product specifications.
• Design electrical systems for both AC and DC powered applications.
• Take ownership of electrical design packages from concept through to validation and final release.
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and supporting engineering documentation.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings and controlled design records.
• Carry out electrical calculations including load calculations, cable sizing, protection device selection and power distribution requirements.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and technical requirements.
• Liaise directly with customers and customer engineering teams to ensure full understanding of project requirements.
• Manage work in line with project schedules, priorities and agreed budgets.
• Support prototype development, testing, commissioning and validation activities.
• Attend customer sites as required to test, troubleshoot and validate designs.
• Support installation and commissioning activities when required.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and customer requirements.
• Support CE/UKCA compliance activities and technical documentation requirements.
• Follow Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes and maintain design revision control.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost reduction and product improvement without compromising quality or performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the company's Industry 4.0 journey.
• Investigate design and production issues using structured root cause analysis techniques.
• Work closely with Production, Service and Sales teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation and after-sales activities.
• Support Research & Development activities through testing, measurement and technical evaluation.
• Work with suppliers to identify suitable components and alternative technical solutions where appropriate.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic design

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

PLCs/controls

Industry 4.0

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

JMG Systems Ltd is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical control systems from concept through to manufacturing and installation. You will own projects, work directly with customers and collaborate across departments to deliver world-class equipment.

You'll contribute to product innovation, develop electrical documentation, and ensure compliance with CE/UKCA standards while supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives.