Electrical Design Engineer

Inform3 Recruitment; Sligo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Inform3 Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a Co. Sligo manufacturing client. The role spans 3D modelling and electrical schematics using Solidworks, CAD, and WSCAD, delivering end-to-end electrical control system design and documentation.

You will translate complex requirements into functional electrical layouts, with production-ready drawings that meet standards and client specs. The position emphasizes collaboration across departments and adherence to Irish/International

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related technical field.
• 3+ years’ proven experience in an electrical automation or heavy engineering environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Solidworks, WSCAD, AutoCAD or EPLAN.
• In-depth understanding of electrical control panel design, LV switchgear and automation components (PLCs, VFDs, sensors).
• Expert knowledge of electrical symbols, circuit protection and wiring regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical wiring diagrams, control panel layouts and P&IDs using WSCAD, AutoCAD and related tools.
• Use Solidworks to design 3D enclosures, cable routing and component placements.
• Create clean, compliant drawings ready for production and installation.
• Design control systems for electrical automation, including PLC I/O configurations and safety systems.
• Generate material bills, cable schedules and terminal diagrams for production teams.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure integration with mechanical hardware and automation code.

Skills

Experience in electrical automation or

Troubleshooting

Documentation discipline

Communication across departments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Solidworks

WSCAD

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Job Title – ElectricalDesign Engineer

Job Location – Co. Sligo

Salary – €50K - €60K (Dependent on Experience)

Role Overview:

Our Manufacturing client based in Co. Sligo who are expanding have a requirement for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. The role of the Design Engineer will be to work between 3D modelling and electrical schematics using Solidworks, CAD, WSCAD etc.

This role will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development and documentation of electrical control systems and automation equipment.

They will translate complex engineering requirements into functional electrical schematics and 3D layouts, ensuring all designs meet industry standards and client specifications creating clean, compliant and production-ready drawings in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive electrical wiring diagrams, control panel layouts and P&IDs using relevant tools (e.g. WSCAD, AutoCAD).
• Utilise Solidworks to design 3D enclosures, cable routing and component placements to ensure spatial accuracy.
• Create clean, compliant and production ready drawings in a timely manner.
• Design control systems for electrical automation, including PLC I/O configurations, motor control circuits and safety systems.
• Generate accurate material bills, cable schedules, and terminal diagrams for production and installation teams.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure electrical designs integrate perfectly with mechanical hardware and automation code.
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant Irish and/or International regularly standards and quality protocols.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related technical field
• 3+ years’ proven experience in an electrical automation or heavy engineering environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Solidworks, WSCAD, AutoCAD or EPLAN.
• In-depth understanding of electrical control panel design, LV switchgear and automation components (e.g. PLCs, VFDs, Sensors etc.)
• Expert knowledge of electrical symbols, circuit protection and wiring regulations.
• Have a methodical structured approach to documentation and systems development.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and devise solutions.
• Be adaptive, innovative and flexible in meeting challenges and changes that arise.
• Excellent communication skills to liase with other departments when required.

For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Caolán McConville on 015 314 886.

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