Electrical Design Engineer in Gloucester

Energy Jobline ZR; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

EV Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in Gloucester, UK. You will design electrical systems for standard and special purpose machines, creating schematics, BOMs and detailed layouts, and you will work closely with mechanical and software teams to meet customer specs.

Minimum three years in electrical design within engineering/manufacturing is required, with experience in PLCs and compliance to relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in electrical design in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience designing electrical control systems, wiring diagrams and circuit layouts.
• Familiar with UK/European electrical standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for standard and bespoke machines, including schematics and BOM.
• Prepare and present designs at reviews; ensure compliance and safety.
• Liaise with mechanical/software teams; provide onsite support as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

PLC skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

IET membership

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Job DescriptionElectrical Design Engineer Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West England Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Industry: Engineering (Primary), Manufacturing and Production (Secondary) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• The electrical design of standard and special purpose machines, examples of which are, but not limited to: Lead plate feeders and stackers Lead casting machines Assembly and test machines for batteries Robot loading and machining cells
• Carry out detailed electrical design working to in house machine sales document and customers specifications document(s) (SSOW) Electrical schematics Detailed cabinet layouts Parts lists (BOM) Termination lists Electrical documentation detailing the spec of the machine Working closely with the mechanical & software departments ensuring the machine meets customer specifications. Aware and capable to carry out risk assessments for safety regulations and CE compliance. Responsible for electrical component selection taking into consideration standardisation, obsolescence, availability and cost. Responsible for preparing and presenting electrical designs at design reviews. Ensures design files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with departmental procedures. Highlight all electrical/technical risks to the Controls System Manager / Mechanical Team Managers. Keeps up to date with the latest manufacturing techniques, electrical components and drawing standards. Liaise with other departments to ensure that the required information is available when needed and customer requests are dealt with in a timely manner. Responsible for of electrical drawings and bills of materials. Responsible for carrying out design change requests in a timely manner. Available for onsite customer support (presentations and fault finding) as required.

Experience

Minimum of three years’ experience in electrical design within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Proven experience in designing electrical control systems, wiring diagrams, and circuit layouts. Experience with design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar tools. Familiarity with relevant British and European electrical standards and regulations.

Requirements and Qualifications

Proven ability to understand/produce technical drawings. Ability to co‑ordinate with the other discipline Engineers (mechanical, pneumatics and software) within the department to produce multidisciplinary design solutions. Able to report electrical design status on the assigned tasks whenever asked. Ensure the electrical design functionally meets the user’s requirements. Produce designs to specified deadlines and achieve the required timescales. Confident, proactive character, with ability to take the lead in challenging situations. Self‑motivated and enthusiastic Good communication skills, dealing with other employees and external clients at all levels. Excellent IT skills, especially AutoCad Electrical. Good written communication skills. Good team player Effective problem‑solving capabilities Committed to undertaking professional development. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Full passport with ability to travel internationally for occasional customer visits.

Qualifications

Membership of a recognised professional institution such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or equivalent. Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and control system integration. Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to electrical engineering. Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Company pension plan
• Group life assurance and income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work
• Salary Sacrifice scheme EV
• Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Employee incentive plan
• Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)

Candidates who are currently a Controls Engineer, Electrical Technician or Electrical Design engineer may be suitable for this position