Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer Burton-on-Trent Up to 65k Responsibilities: Create detailed electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for control panels, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. Specify and source components such as PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors to optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness. Develop and integrate control systems with broader industrial processes, ensuring seamless functionality. Produce high-quality design documentation, including BOMs (Bills of Materials), test procedures, and user manuals. Work closely with clients to interpret requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback. Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards; support testing and commissioning of systems when required. Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, reduce costs, and improve product reliability. Collaborate with production, proposals, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Essential experience: Proven experience in electrical design, control systems, or a similar engineering role within manufacturing or industrial automation. Proficient in electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical (Preferred), EPLAN, or similar). Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols is advantageous. Understanding of industry standards such as IEC, UL, or BS EN for electrical control panel design. Competency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus

Location: Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, GB

Posted Date: 10/15/2025