Electrical Design Engineer
Permanent | Full-Time | Office-Based
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We're seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering and manufacturing business developing cutting-edge industrial technology for customers worldwide.
This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated electrical systems that combine automation, precision engineering, and advanced manufacturing. You'll be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of electrical systems used within complex machinery and equipment. Working alongside mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams, you will help deliver reliable, compliant, and high-performance solutions that make a real impact.
Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Design & Development
- Design electrical systems including control panels, power distribution, motor control circuits, and machine interfaces
- Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings using CAD software
- Select and specify electrical components including drives, sensors, relays, power supplies, and control devices
- Support prototype builds and provide technical guidance throughout manufacture and assembly
Testing & Integration
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate electrical systems into complete machine designs
- Carry out testing, commissioning, fault-finding, and validation activities
- Investigate and resolve electrical issues to improve system reliability and performance
- Support machine development from concept through to production release
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry regulations and safety standards, including CE and IEC requirements
- Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, schematics, bills of materials, and testing procedures
- Support validation, quality, and continuous improvement activities
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
- Contribute innovative ideas and engineering solutions to support future product development
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices within electrical engineering
About YouEssential Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience within an Electrical Design Engineer position
- Experience producing electrical schematics and technical drawings using electrical CAD software
- Knowledge of control systems, motor drives, PLC integration, and industrial electrical systems
- Understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols
- Familiarity with machinery safety standards and electrical compliance requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively within cross-functional teams
Desirable Experience
- Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, automation equipment, or manufacturing environments
- Exposure to commissioning, testing, and machine development projects
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary
- 35-hour working week
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional annual leave for long service
- Birthday leave
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare or health cash plan
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Paid volunteering day
- Employee recognition programme
- Salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicle and cycle-to-work options
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- Structured career progression opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Company social events and employee perks
- Christmas shutdown period
- Additional benefits following successful completion of probation
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business where your ideas, technical expertise, and development will be genuinely valued.
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require a sponsorship now or in the future?
Experience:
- Electrical Design Engineering: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
