Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in bespoke machinery production in Cambridge is seeking a skilled individual for a hands-on electrical role focusing on wiring and functional testing. The ideal candidate should have experience in industrial electrical assembly, proficiency in reading electrical drawings, and the ability to resolve electrical faults. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
• Confident in identifying and resolving electrical faults.

Responsibilities

• Wire and connect complete electrical systems across machinery.
• Carry out functional testing, I/O checks, and basic fault-finding.
• Assist in verifying signal paths and validating safe operation.
• Support electrical installation tasks around the factory.
• Collaborate with other departments during machine build.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Fault-finding skills

Interpreting electrical drawings

Education

18th Edition qualification or equivalent

Job description

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A leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke machinery and supporting systems.

The Role

This hands-on role focuses on complete machine wiring, functional testing, and assistance with general electrical works around the site. The position is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of electrical systems and a practical, solutions-based mindset.

The work will include the following:

Wire and connect complete electrical systems across machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators, and interconnects

Carry out functional testing, I/O checks, and basic fault-finding prior to commissioning phase

Assist in verifying signal paths and validating safe operation before software upload or HMI integration

Read and work from electrical schematics, layout drawings

Support electrical installation tasks around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards, and equipment upgrades

Assist in new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas

Collaborate with other departments during machine build, including routing, alignment, and system integration activities

The Candidate

To apply for this role, you must

1. Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly

2. Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and wiring documentation

3. Confident in identifying and resolving electrical faults during build and test

4. Recognised qualifications such as 18th Edition or equivalent - Advantageous

5. Background in food machinery, process equipment, or OEM manufacturing environments

Reward

The company will offer the successful candidate a competitive salary