Junior Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Industrial automation sector is seeking a Junior Electrical Design Engineer. The role is located near Spalding and involves responsibilities such as PLC wiring, AutoCAD schematic generation, and supporting project commissioning. Candidates should have a BTEC or NVQ3 in Electrical Engineering, along with relevant knowledge of safety circuits and controls design. This permanent position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety circuits and machine safety is advantageous but training can be provided.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Generating panel layouts.
• LV distribution and cable calculations.
• Aiding in project commissioning and safety validation.
• Generating control schematic diagrams.
• Creating cable block and instrument loop diagrams.
• PLC wiring diagrams and I/O schedules.
• Liaising with site teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

PLC wiring

Design engineering

AutoCAD schematics

Amtech controls

I/O schedules

Knowledge of safety circuits

Understanding of controls design

Education

BTEC and/or NVQ3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Role: Junior Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Type: Permanent

Location: Near Spalding

My client works within the Industrial automation industry and is looking to hire a Junior Electrical Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities include:

• PLC wiring
• Design engineering
• AutoCAD schematics
• Amtech controls
• I/O schedules

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• BTEC and/or NVQ3 in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
• Knowledge of safety circuits and machine safety; understanding component SIL and machine PL ratings is advantageous but training can be provided
• Knowledge of PLC control wiring, instrumentation, and motor starter control types
• Understanding of controls design and industrial automation
• Full UK Driving Licence

The role will involve:

• Generating panel layouts
• LV distribution and cable calculations
• Aiding in project commissioning and safety validation
• Generating control schematic diagrams
• Creating cable block and instrument loop diagrams
• PLC wiring diagrams and I/O schedules
• Liaising with site teams to meet deadlines

If interested, please respond with an up-to-date CV and your salary expectations.