Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Roc Search Europe Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment company is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to oversee electrical design for a range of products. The role involves developing control panel designs, ensuring compliance with UK/EU regulations, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and proven experience in control panel design, along with a strong understanding of PLC systems. This full-time position is located in Gloucester and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in control panel design for industrial or commercial applications.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting EMC-compliant design and associated test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of packaged systems including control panel layouts and schematic diagrams.
• Ensure designs comply with Health & Safety and relevant UK/EU regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.

Skills

Control panel design

PLC-based systems

Attention to detail

Documentation 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

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

What We’re Looking For

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