Lead Electrical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to spearhead innovative projects in special purpose machinery. This role involves leading a talented team, ensuring high customer satisfaction through effective design and collaboration with various engineering departments. With a focus on automation and control systems, you will develop electrical designs that meet stringent safety standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and colleagues. If you have a passion for engineering and a knack for leadership, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of electrical engineering experience in special purpose machine design.
• Excellent communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Engineering team to ensure high service levels.
• Manage design projects and coordinate work schedules effectively.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

PLC Programming

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley Equipment

Siemens Equipment

Sistema

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Lead Electrical Design Engineer, Birmingham

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Client:

PRS

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Position: Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (hybrid working available)

PRS Engineering has engaged with a new client, a world leading manufacturer of Special Purpose Machinery. Due to recent promotions, we now have an opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer with a background in electrical design and understanding of control systems, PLCs, and system software for collaboration between engineering departments. Ideally, you will have experience in manufacturing environments involving automation, automated equipment, and special purpose machinery.

About The Role

As Electrical Team Lead, you will provide leadership to the Electrical Engineering team, ensuring high levels of service and customer satisfaction through innovative development of packaging and processing machinery systems, utilizing electrical engineering principles.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate work schedules for the team, including resource planning and task delegation.
• Establish excellent relationships with customers, colleagues, suppliers, etc.
• Manage design projects, ensuring all milestones are met.
• Develop electrical designs for primary products and new projects in collaboration with other departments.
• Work closely with Software Engineers on PLC and PC program development for systems or machines.
• Collaborate with customers and Technical Support to resolve electrical issues and report findings.
• Document electrical systems to UKCA and CE standards.
• Travel to customer sites and company facilities to support and develop equipment and solutions as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 8-10 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in special purpose machine design or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
• Understanding of machinery safety standards BS EN ISO 13849 & BS EN 60204-1:2018.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens equipment.
• UL certification experience for control panels.
• Designing safety circuits to PL/SIL ratings.
• Using safety verification tools like Sistema.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing and building a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.