Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Office-based (with occasional travel), Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
An established engineering organisation is seeking a hands-on Electrical Design Engineer to join its design and delivery team. This role will involve close collaboration with Mechanical Design, Project, and Software teams to produce high-quality electrical designs and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
The position is primarily office-based but will require occasional travel to customer or supply chain sites.
The Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, specification, and documentation of electrical control systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and customer requirements. You will also provide technical support to internal teams and external clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics using EPLAN Pro Panel
- Design control panel layouts, cable schedules, and component specifications
- Specify and source electrical components in collaboration with Purchasing and Software teams, in line with project cost targets
- Support PLC and HMI selection alongside the Software team
- Provide technical support to Service and Spares teams, including parts identification and customer queries
- Work to customer-provided specifications (URS) where required
- Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation and standards (e.g. BS7671, IEC 60204, ISO 13849, UL508A, NFPA79, AS3000)
- Ensure product safety and regulatory compliance are maintained throughout the design process
- Support sales activities by advising on technical aspects of customer enquiries
- Produce design calculations and technical reports as required
- Collaborate with Mechanical Design to integrate control systems within machine layouts
- Research and specify replacements for obsolete components in existing equipment
- Define correct operating parameters for electrical components
- Design systems involving:
- Low-voltage single and three-phase AC systems (110V 600V)
- Extra-low voltage DC systems (typically 24V)
Candidate Profile
This role would suit a candidate who:
- Has practical, hands-on electrical wiring experience (mechanical exposure beneficial)
- Has previous electrical CAD experience, ideally using EPLAN Pro Panel
- Is proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Holds an HNC/HND or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Can manage a varied workload with a flexible and proactive approach
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Is confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and electrical data
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Actively seeks continuous improvement while delivering to time, cost, and quality targets
Desirable Experience
- Control panel design for international markets (e.g. USA, Australia)
- BS7671 qualification
- Knowledge of PLC platforms such as Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens
- Experience with industrial networking protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, RS232, RS485
Salary £45,000 per annum +Benefits