Hardware Engineer

Meritus; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Systems Integration Consultancy based in Staffordshire is seeking talented Electrical / Hardware Design Engineers for their Nuclear Division. This exciting opportunity involves designing and developing hardware systems including PLCs, as part of a high-performance team. The ideal candidate will have experience with control panel design and strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. This role offers negotiable salary, 28 days of holiday, a matched pension, and private medical insurance, in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

28 days holiday + bank holidays

6.5% pension matched

Private medical insurance

Flexible / Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing electrical panels, especially with PLCs and low-voltage systems.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel).
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and mentor peers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems using proprietary components.
• Create and review detailed electrical designs and cabling schematics.
• Support on-site surveys and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical panel design

PLC systems

AutoCAD Electrical

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical / Hardware Design Engineer Nuclear Industry 2 roles available NEG (Enquire for Details) Stone, Staffordshire SC Clearance Eligibility Required

MERITUS are working with a Systems Integration Consultancy based in Staffordshire. We're currently seeking talented Electrical / Hardware Design Engineers to join their Nuclear Division.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performance team that delivers cutting‑edge solutions across highly regulated industrial environments. As a key player in their nuclear division, you'll contribute to a wide array of critical projects that power and protect vital national infrastructure.

This role is ideal for experienced engineers with a strong background in control panel design, PLC systems, and LV distribution. You will work on the full lifecycle of hardware systems - from initial design to final delivery.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and develop hardware systems using proprietary components, focusing on PLCs, MCCs, drives, controls, and switchgear.
• Create and review detailed electrical designs, cabling schematics, and containment system layouts.
• Support on-site surveys and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the wider project team.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and environmental regulations, as well as relevant British and international standards.

Skills / Experience Required:

• Proven experience designing electrical panels, especially with PLCs and low‑voltage systems.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel).
• Degree or HND-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline, with significant hands‑on project experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and mentor peers.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance at SC level or higher is essential.

Main Benefits:

• Negotiable salary (enquire for details)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• 6.5% pension matched
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible / Hybrid working policy

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.