Electrical Design Engineer

Company: Proactive Global
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Electrical Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with strong EPLAN skills and a background in power electronics? Do you enjoy taking ownership of projects and developing innovative electrical systems? If so, we would like to hear from you.

A global leader in advanced photonics technologies is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support the development of next–generation systems used across industries including food and beverage, composites, and industrial processing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior–level engineer who enjoys both hands–on design work and collaborating with cross–functional teams to deliver high–performance solutions.

Our client is a world–renowned technology company delivering innovative solutions that improve energy efficiency, process reliability, and product performance across a wide range of industries. Joining the team offers the opportunity to work on cutting–edge technologies and contribute to the development of advanced systems used around the world.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical design of new equipment and systems.
  • Produce and maintain electrical schematics and documentation using EPLAN.
  • Design, modify and support electrical and electronic circuits for new product development.
  • Support the development of next–generation power supply systems.
  • Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical requirements are met.
  • Provide technical support for existing products and assist with troubleshooting activities.
  • Support customers and colleagues with occasional site visits and training activities.

We are looking for an engineer with:

  • A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
  • Experience in electrical design, ideally using EPLAN.
  • A strong understanding of power electronics.
  • Experience fault–finding electrical and electronic circuits.
  • Excellent communication and problem–solving skills.
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to support customers and projects.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience working within industrial equipment, automation, power supplies, or special–purpose machinery.
  • Experience supporting products throughout their lifecycle.
  • Senior–level engineering experience with the ability to lead electrical design activities.

Working Conditions

  • 37.5 hours per week on site (with 15 hours remote work per month allowance) Monday to Friday.
  • No Visa sponsorship on offer.

Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Posted: June 14th, 2026