At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative electrical systems for advanced automation and packaging machinery.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm known for its innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, healthcare, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with exposure to international projects and advanced technologies.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology, influencing machine performance and safety standards.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical design and compliance for machinery and automation.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly innovative engineering business developing advanced automation and packaging solutions for customers worldwide. Working at the forefront of machine design and industrial technology, you'll play a key role in delivering electrical systems that improve packaging performance, product quality and operational efficiency. Whether you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take on greater technical ownership or a Senior Engineer seeking more complex machinery projects, this role offers excellent variety, autonomy and long‑term career development.
Machine Design & Compliance Engineer – The Role
- Designing electrical systems for bespoke automated machinery and packaging equipment
- Producing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using Electrical CAD software
- Ensuring designs meet relevant international electrical and machinery standards
- Developing and maintaining electrical safety and compliance documentation
- Creating electrical panel layouts and system architectures
- Selecting and specifying sensors, actuators, switchgear, drives, cables and other control components
- Ensuring correct cable sizing, protection device selection and power distribution design
- Supporting machine safety design and functional safety compliance activities
- Working closely with mechanical, controls and manufacturing teams throughout project delivery
- Producing supporting technical documentation for manufacturing, installation and customer use
- Contributing to continuous improvement and engineering best‑practice initiatives
Machine Design & Compliance Engineer – Requirements
We are keen to hear from experienced Engineers who enjoy working on machinery, automation and technically challenging projects. You could be a great fit if you have experience or interest in:
- Electrical design for machinery, automation or special‑purpose equipment
- Electrical CAD software, ideally EPLAN
- Control panels, industrial wiring and electrical system design
- PLCs, servo drive systems and AC inverter technologies
- Electrical safety, compliance and CE marking requirements
- International electrical standards and machinery regulations
- Functional safety systems and machine risk reduction
- Delivering projects within demanding technical and commercial environments
The following would also be beneficial:
- Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
- Previous experience within a machinery manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of UL, CSA and NFPA electrical regulations
- Familiarity with ISO EN Functional Safety standards
- Strong understanding of EMC best practices, cable sizing and over‑current protection selection
Why Join?
- Work on innovative automation and packaging technologies used by leading global manufacturers
- Join a business with a strong reputation for engineering excellence and innovation
- Be involved in technically challenging projects from concept through to delivery
- Excellent opportunity to influence machine performance, safety and design standards
- Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical support
- Long‑term career development within a growing and forward‑thinking organisation
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Exposure to international projects and advanced automation technologies
Located in Cheshire, this role would be commutable from Manchester, Warrington, Stockport, Crewe, Macclesfield and surrounding areas.
Machine Design & Compliance Engineer in Winsford employer: Automation Experts
Automation Experts in Gloucester is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through high-value engineering projects while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid role that allows for both remote work and site visits across the UK. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the FMCG and pharmaceutical sectors.
