Electrical Engineer

Owen Daniels; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing machinery manufacturing business in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer. You will lead the electrical commissioning of new machines and be involved in diagnosing and resolving faults, as well as designing electrical architectures for CNC platforms. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has experience in CNC machinery and PLC control. This role offers a competitive salary and significant training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Significant training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machinery or industrial automation.
• Strong capability in industrial electrical design and PLC control.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and commissioning of new machines.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults during build.
• Design electrical architectures for new CNC platforms.
• Create and maintain BOMs and documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC control

Multi-axis motion systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechatronics

Degree in Automation

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer? We are working with a growing machinery manufacturing business who are looking to add to the team. They are looking for an Electrical Engineer to work closely with Mechanical, Software, Applications and Service teams across new machine development, commissioning and long-term support.

Permanent
Competitive Salary
Monday- Friday 09:00-16:00
Nottingham

Job Description

• Lead electrical and commissioning of new laser and plasma machines
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, CNC and motion control faults during build and validation
• Sign off electrical functionality prior to machine release
• Design electrical architectures and PLC‑controlled motion systems for new CNC platforms
• Specify and integrate drives, motors, controllers, sensors and laser subsystems
• Support prototype builds and system validation with cross‑functional teams
• Act as the internal escalation point for complex electrical and PLC‑related faults
• Provide advanced root‑cause analysis to support the Service team
• Develop structured technical guidance and training for internal engineers
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control panel layouts
• Ensure compliance with CE, UKCA, Machinery Directive and safety standards
• Create and maintain BOMs, test specifications and build documentation
• PLC coding is owned within this role

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or related field
• Experience in CNC machinery, special‑purpose machines or industrial automation
• Strong capability in industrial electrical design, PLC control and multi‑axis motion systems

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Significant training opportunities

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