Senior Electrical Design Engineer — Switchgear & Control Panels

Staffbase Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company pension

33 days annual leave

Free parking

37.5-hour week with early finish on Fr

Job summary

Staffbase Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a client specialising in switchgear and control panels. The role involves owning electrical design from specification through to manufacture and testing, including schematics, component selection and BOMs, and supporting production and testing teams. A strong background in electrical CAD and standards is essential, with rail-related experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ senior electrical design engineer experience.
• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software.
• Understanding of electrical components, manufacturing and testing processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in railway electrification, protection and control circuits, switchgear testing or related standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs, circuit diagrams, wiring schematics, calculations and documentation.
• Select electrical components and prepare equipment specs and BOMs.
• Support design reviews, prototypes, and design release for manufacture.
• Assist with testing, fault investigation and compliance documentation.
• Ensure designs meet IEC 62271, EN 50152 and IEC 60947.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, assembly and testing teams.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments.
• Drive product improvements in safety, reliability, manufacturability and cost.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

Staffbase Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a client specialising in switchgear and control panels. The role involves owning electrical design from specification through to manufacture and testing, including schematics, component selection and BOMs, and supporting production and testing teams. A strong background in electrical CAD and standards is essential, with rail-related experience advantageous.