Electrical Design Engineer

HireHive; Sligo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development

Attractive salary package

Job summary

AIR Sligo, part of the AIR Group, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team and support bespoke automation equipment delivery. Translate customer requirements into robust electrical designs and support build, test, and commissioning activities.

The role focuses on developing electrical designs for complex projects, detailing schematics, sourcing components, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/electronic engineering, manufacturing focus preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in electrical design, industrial wiring and debugging of equipment.
• Experience with electrical controls, motors, drives, panels and pneumatics.
• Experience using EPLAN, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Basic PLC programming knowledge and controls methods.
• Energetic team player with reliability and travel ability.
• Valid driving license and readiness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for complex automation projects.
• Detail electrical schematics for build.
• Source electrical components for designs.
• Create test plans and documentation packs for designs.
• Assist in electrical debugging of systems.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers.
• Meet project delivery deadlines.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic drafting

EPLAN

AutoCAD

PLC basics

Component sourcing

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIR Sligo, part of the global AIR Group, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team and support the delivery of bespoke automated equipment. AIR Sligo have been providing custom designed automation solutions to leading manufacturing companies globally since 2005 and have a proven track record of providing innovative and flexible solutions.

The role involves designing advanced automation systems and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient solutions from concept through commissioning. You will translate customer requirements into high‑quality electrical designs and support build, test, and commissioning activities.

Role Overview

The electrical design engineer is responsible for the development and delivery of electrical designs to facilitate the manufacture of complex automated equipment. The role includes design, materials sourcing, and procurement, offering guidance to build teams and assisting in debug & test activities where required.

Duties:

• Developing electrical designs for complex automation projects

• Detailing electrical schematics for build

• Sourcing of electrical components for designs

• Creating test plans and documentation packs for developed electrical designs

• Assisting in electrical debug of systems

• Liaising with customers & suppliers

• Meeting project delivery deadlines

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a general electrical/electronic engineering degree diploma, ideally with a manufacturing content.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years industry experience involving electrical design, industrial wiring and debugging of manufacturing equipment.

• Familiarity with m/c elements such as; electrical controls, AC/DC motors, servomotors, invertors, general panel equipment, drives and pneumatics.

• Experience of using software packages, Eplan, Autocad, Microsoft office.

• Basic knowledge & understanding of PLC programming and controls methodologies.

• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and driven to deliver inside normally expected timelines.

• The candidate will need to be a team player and fit well within a team of professional individuals.

• Current driving licence and able to travel as required.

Salary and Benefits

• Attractive Salary Package.

• Pension Scheme.

• Ongoing development to become a key member of AIR Engineering team.

About AIR:

AIR is a modern, global manufacturing automation company, newly formed but built on decades of experience from its established business units. We combine deep industry expertise with a dynamic, forward-looking approach to deliver innovative, reliable automation solutions. We operate across six key sites located in the USA, UK, and Ireland, serving customers worldwide with a unified commitment to quality, speed, and technical excellence.

Today, AIR operates as a fully integrated global organisation, partnering with customers to help bring their products to life and scale their operations. Our mission is to empower innovation, scalability, and long‑term support by combining the engineering excellence of our people with the operational capabilities of our global facilities.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. AIR is an Equal Opportunities Employer.