Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Roc Search GmbH; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Gloucestershire is seeking a proactive Electrical Design Engineer. You will take ownership of electrical design across engineered products, focusing on control panel designs and compliance with UK/EU regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with proven experience in control panel design, strong documentation skills, and competence with electrical design tools. This full-time position offers a collaborative and multi-disciplinary working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in control panel design for industrial or commercial applications.
• Working knowledge of PLC-based systems (e.g., Siemens, Schneider).
• Familiarity with low voltage, EMC, and machinery directive standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of packaged systems, including control panel layouts and schematic diagrams.
• Specify and select electrical components for performance and compliance.
• Produce accurate electrical documentation including design calculations and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Control panel design

Electrical design principles

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Control Panels & Compliance

Location: Gloucestershire
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
Salary: Competitive + benefits We’re looking for a proactive Electrical Design Engineer to take ownership of electrical design across a range of engineered products—from early concept through to production release. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a multi‑disciplinary environment and is confident designing to stringent safety and compliance standards.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in developing control panel designs, integrating PLC systems, and producing the documentation needed to ensure products meet UK/EU regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with Mechanical Design, Compliance, and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust, manufacturable, and fully compliant solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

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  Leading the electrical design of packaged systems, including control panel layouts, schematic diagrams, and cable schedules.
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  Specifying and selecting electrical components to meet performance, safety, and compliance criteria.
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  Developing and integrating PLC‑based control systems (programming experience beneficial but not essential).
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  Producing accurate electrical documentation: design calculations, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and supporting files.
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  Ensuring designs comply with Health & Safety, CE/UKCA, and relevant UK/EU regulations (LVD, EMC, Machinery Directive).
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  Supporting EMC compliance activities, including design best practice and collaboration with external test houses.
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  Working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.
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  Participating in design reviews, risk assessments, verification, and validation activities.

What We’re Looking For

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  Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
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  Proven experience in control panel design for industrial or commercial applications.
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  Working knowledge of PLC‑based systems (e.g. Siemens, Schneider, or similar).
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  Strong understanding of electrical design principles, Health & Safety requirements, and regulatory compliance.
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  Familiarity with applicable standards and directives, including:
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    Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
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    EMC Directive
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    Machinery Directive
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    BS EN 60204‑1
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  Experience supporting EMC‑compliant design and associated test documentation.
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  Competence with CAD/schematic design tools (e.g. SolidWorks Electrical or similar).
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  Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation and communication skills.

Interested?

If you’d like to learn more or be considered for the role, please send your CV for immediate consideration.