Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Controls & Automation

Diagonal J Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Diagonal J Ltd in Daventry, Northamptonshire, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a focus on controls and automation to lead hands-on electrical design for manufacturing processes and to shape engineering standards.

Initially, you will design electrical schematics, control panels and BOMs, then progressively take ownership of the engineering function, mentoring engineers and building a team within a family-owned business led by the CEO.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience designing industrial electrical control systems
• Excellent electrical schematic, wiring diagram and control panel design capability
• Experience working in an engineering/manufacturing environment where your designs ultimately become physical products
• Good understanding of electrical components and their application within control systems
• Experience using an electrical CAD package such as SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical
• The confidence to take ownership of technical decisions and contribute ideas for improving the engineering function

Responsibilities

• Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control panel layouts
• Design and specification of electrical control systems
• Producing and maintaining BOMs, drawings and associated technical documentation
• Reviewing designs and ensuring appropriate engineering standards are maintained
• Working closely with Manufacturing to ensure designs are practical, accurate and efficient to build
• Liaising with R&D, Purchasing and other functions throughout the design and manufacturing process
• Identifying opportunities to improve engineering methods, standards and documentation

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial controls

Schematic design

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Diagonal J Ltd in Daventry, Northamptonshire, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a focus on controls and automation to lead hands-on electrical design for manufacturing processes and to shape engineering standards.

Initially, you will design electrical schematics, control panels and BOMs, then progressively take ownership of the engineering function, mentoring engineers and building a team within a family-owned business led by the CEO.