Electrical Design Engineer

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Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who thrives on delivering bespoke automation systems from concept through to commissioning? Join a well-established UK engineering business at the forefront of special-purpose machinery, supplying cutting-edge automation solutions to global manufacturing industries.

This is an opportunity to work on innovative, one-off projects where no two machines are the same. You’ll play a key role in turning complex concepts into robust, compliant electrical designs that power world-class automation systems.

Electrical Design Engineer

£40-60k + Pension, Paid Overtime, Site Uplift

Leicestershire

Ref: 25193

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

Full electrical schematic design for bespoke automation machinery

Design of LV power distribution systems (typically 400V 3-phase + 24VDC control)

Control panel design, layout, and component specification

Field I/O integration including sensors, actuators, drives, and motion systems

Safety circuit design in accordance with BS EN (phone number removed) and ISO 13849

Preparation of complete electrical documentation packages (schematics, layouts, BOMs, cable schedules)

Technical support during machine build, FAT, and commissioning phases

Occasional UK and international travel to support installations/site surveys (minimal)

Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

Proven experience of electrical design for special purpose or bespoke machinery

Strong understanding of industrial automation power and control systems

Experience designing control panels and machine-level electrical architectures

Knowledge of machinery safety standards and compliance requirements

Familiar with drives, servo systems, and motion control integration

Logical and methodical approach to design and problem-solving

Capable of producing clear, structured, and well-documented design packages

This company are keen to implement a more structured CAD package - candidates will be experienced with a 3D electrical CAD software with the aim of implementing the package into the business. Any experience of Eplan, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, SEE Electrical for example.

Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Leicester, Syston, Hinckley, Coventry and South Wigston.

For further information please contact Sarah Clarke

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Location:
Leicester
Salary:
£40,000 - £60,000 /annum Pension, Paid Overtime
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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