Electrical Design Engineer

Role: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Keele

Salary: Up to 45,000 depending on experience

My client is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their busy team. This role involves producing high-quality schematic designs, supporting manufacturing processes, and collaborating closely with clients and internal teams to deliver efficient, compliant, and innovative automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Produce schematic designs for client approval using Eplan and AutoCAD Electrical
• Ensure full supporting documentation is created to enable efficient manufacturing while meeting client requirements
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to deliver optimal performance and cost-effective design solutions
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, safety standards, and best practices
• Provide technical support (internal, external, and workshop-based)
• Participate in site attendance and commissioning activities
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and other control systems
• Collaborate effectively with team members and support knowledge sharing and mentoring

Skills & Experience

• BTEC / ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industrial automation qualification
• Panel design, assembly, and wiring experience
• knowledge of PLC programming, software design, and system integration
• Strong understanding of the electrical/automation industry and related disciplines
• Familiarity with VSD and soft start technologies
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance, and industry standards
• Understanding of SCADA systems, networks, and telemetry

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