Electrical Design Engineer

RedChair Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for clients in County Kerry. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating advanced industrial control systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, strong PLC programming skills, and experience in automation. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary, along with benefits like sick pay and extended holidays.

Benefits

Sick pay

Extended holiday

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong PLC programming and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in automation, control panels, and industrial wiring.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document electrical and control systems.
• Create wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts using CAD software.
• Program, test, and commission PLCs, HMIs, and motion controllers.
• Specify and select electrical components like sensors and drives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and directives.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to optimise performance.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation

Control systems

Industrial wiring

Education

Degree in Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Red Chair Recruitment are presently recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer for our clients in County Kerry. You will come with strong PLC and automation expertise to support the design, development, and integration of advanced industrial machinery and control systems. The role involves working closely with mechanical and software teams to deliver efficient, reliable, and smart automation solutions for agricultural applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and document electrical and control systems.
• Create wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts using CAD software (e.g. EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical)
• Program, test, and commission PLCs, HMIs, and motion controllers.
• Specify and select electrical components—sensors, drives, relays, contactors, and control panels
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, EMC, CE directives, and IP protection requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and service teams to optimise machine performance

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree in Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering or related discipline
• Strong PLC programming and fault-finding skills
• Experience in automation, control panels, and industrial wiring

This is a permanent, full time position. Salary is open to negotiation based on experiences with additional package of sick pay, extended holiday and pension contributions. For further information, please email me directly at [e-mail]