Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

Talentometry; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Annual bonus

Pension

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Leave 23 days +

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Talentometry is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic system integration team. You will design and build bespoke control systems and instrument racks for varied industries, delivering turnkey solutions with a focus on technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics, extensive EPLAN experience, and ability to travel up to 50% for on-site work; you will collaborate with software, systems, and project

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Knowledge of CE/UKCA marking and safety directives (IEC 60204, BS EN 61010, BS EN 61508) is beneficial.
• Design electrical and electronic systems; hands-on implementation.
• Extensive experience with EPLAN (or AutoCAD Electrical / SolidWorks Electrical).
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and perform on-site installation, debugging, commissioning.
• Familiar with Siemens, Allen-Bradley or NI hardware platforms.

Responsibilities

• Accurately capture and develop electrical designs using EPLAN in a timely manner.
• Select the correct control and measurement hardware based on customer specs.
• Build, test, and commission electrical systems in workshop and on-site.
• Provide guidance on installation and configuration of software and hardware.
• Generate robust technical documentation, test plans, commissioning documents, and packs.
• Ensure designs meet IEC, ATEX, machinery safety, and EMC requirements.
• Troubleshoot software/hardware issues and resolve incompatibilities.
• Collaborate with BD to develop proofs of concept and technical quotations.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

We are partnering with a dynamic and innovative system integration business to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer. This company is highly regarded for developing cutting-edge, automated data acquisition, test, measurement, and control systems for a diverse range of industries including aerospace, energy, and healthcare.

Joining the system integration team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design and build of bespoke control systems and instrument racks. The role provides an opportunity to deliver turnkey solutions in a fast-paced environment, working closely with software, systems, and project teams to ensure technical excellence, robust compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Requirements Knowledge.

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.

Knowledge of CE/UKCA marking and relevant safety directives (e.g., IEC 60204, BS EN 61010, BS EN 61508) is highly beneficial.

Experience.

Strong practical background backed by the ability to design electrical and electronic systems.

Extensive experience with EPLAN (or alternative schematic tools like AutoCAD Electrical / SolidWorks Electrical) is essential.

This role involves travelling up to 50% of the year. Proven hands-on experience in the on-site installation, debugging, and commissioning of electrical systems.

Familiarity with mainstream PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) or National Instruments (NI) hardware platforms.

Capabilities.

A results-focused mentality with excellent problem-solving skills to analyse technical challenges and deliver creative, effective solutions. Must be able to manage time and prioritise effectively.

Communication.

Excellent verbal and written skills to support customer interactions, generate technical documentation, and foster cross-functional teamwork.

The Role

• Accurately capture and develop comprehensive electrical designs using EPlan in a timely manner.
• Select the correct control and measurement hardware based on stringent customer specifications.
• Take a hands‑on approach to building, testing, and commissioning electrical systems in the workshop and on-site.
• Provide guidance on the installation and working functionality of software and hardware, including configuration settings.
• Generate robust technical documentation, including test plans, commissioning documents, and technical packs.
• Ensure all designs meet relevant standards, including IEC, ATEX, and machinery safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot problems and incompatibilities across both software and hardware, applying a practical understanding of EMC principles.
• Work alongside the business development team to develop proofs of concept and technical quotations.

Holiday.

23 days annual leave, rising to 24 after 5 years' service, plus an optional annual leave buy-back scheme.

Health Plan.

Health benefit cash plan offering access to 24-hour online GP services and financial contributions towards medical care (physio, dental, optician).

Support.

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering advice and counselling for wellbeing, legal, and financial matters.

Annual Bonus.

Enrolment in the annual company performance-linked bonus scheme after your first year of service.

Other.

Workplace pension, employee referral scheme, and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel.

Flexibility to travel throughout the UK to customer sites (up to 30-50% of the time, including short notice), with potential overseas trips. You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and own a vehicle for work travel.

Projects.

Delivering bespoke turnkey solutions for automated test, measurement, and control across highly regulated and fascinating sectors.

Culture.

A dynamic and fast-paced collaborative engineering environment that rewards hands‑on, autonomous, and results‑driven individuals.