Electrical Design Engineer

AIR Sligo; Sligo; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary Package

Pension Scheme

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Sligo, Ireland is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. You will be responsible for developing and delivering electrical designs for automation projects, sourcing components, and assisting in debugging and testing activities. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and has at least 3 years of industry experience. This role offers an attractive salary package and opportunities for professional development within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• General electrical/electronic engineering degree diploma, ideally with manufacturing content.
• Minimum of 3 years industry experience in electrical design and industrial wiring.
• Familiarity with electrical controls, AC/DC motors, and panel equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for complex automation projects.
• Source electrical components for designs.
• Assist in electrical debug of systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial wiring

Debugging

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Eplan

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since 2005, KAON Automation has been delivering cutting‑edge, custom‑designed automation solutions to top‑tier manufacturing companies worldwide. Our reputation for innovation, flexibility, and reliability makes us a trusted partner in the industry.

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, servo motors, 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 KAON Automation Engineering team