At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative electrical systems for locomotives and heavy engineering projects.
- Company: Join a specialist engineering business in the locomotive sector with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career growth and flexible working arrangements planned.
- Why this job: Take ownership of exciting projects and solve complex engineering challenges.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in electrical design.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Electrical Design Engineer Burton upon Trent GBP40,000 – GBP50,000 Permanent
The Opportunity
If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of electrical design projects, contribute to the development of innovative rail and heavy engineering solutions, and play a key role in bringing engineering concepts to life, this is an opportunity to join a specialist engineering business operating within the locomotive sector.
We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of electrical systems for locomotives and associated equipment.
Reporting directly to the Principal Electrical Engineer, you will work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing and project teams to deliver safe, reliable and maintainable electrical solutions across a variety of projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges within a heavy engineering environment.
You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from electrical schematics and control system design through to testing, commissioning, technical support and continuous improvement activities.
Working within a collaborative engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to influence product performance, improve engineering standards and contribute to innovative technologies that support the future growth of the business.
- Electrical Design Engineer Responsibilities
- Electrical Design & Development: Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control system layouts in line with project requirements, customer specifications and engineering standards.
- System Design & Integration: Design and specify electrical components, control panels and associated systems, ensuring seamless integration with locomotive and equipment platforms.
- Technical Documentation: Produce and maintain accurate electrical drawings, bills of materials, specifications and supporting engineering documentation.
- Cross–Functional
Collaboration: Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems and Project teams to deliver practical, efficient and commercially viable engineering solutions.
- Prototype Support & Testing: Support the development, testing, commissioning and validation of electrical systems and equipment.
- Problem
Resolution: Investigate and resolve electrical design issues identified during manufacturing, testing or field service activities, implementing robust corrective actions where required.
- Continuous
Improvement: Contribute to engineering improvements, design standardisation initiatives and process optimisation activities that enhance quality, performance and efficiency.
- Project Delivery: Support project planning and provide accurate reporting on technical progress, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales.
- Technical Compliance: Ensure designs comply with relevant electrical standards, safety regulations and industry best practice requirements.
- Electrical Design Engineer Salary & Benefits
Salary
GBP40,000 – GBP50,000 per annum
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Auto–enrolment pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contributions)
- Death in Service benefit of 2x annual basic salary from day one
- Employee sickness benefit following successful completion of probation:
- 4 weeks basic pay initially
- Increases by 1 week per completed year of service
- Up to a maximum entitlement of 11 weeks paid sickness leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Exposure to a diverse range of complex engineering projects
- Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
- Location & Working Arrangements
- Location: Burton upon Trent
- Working Pattern: Full–time, site–based
- Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–13:00
- Future Flexibility: Flexible and flexi–time arrangements are planned for future implementation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Demonstrable experience in electrical design within locomotives, rail, transportation equipment or a related engineering sector.
- Strong proficiency using Electrical CAD software such as Auto CAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar design packages.
- Good understanding of electrical systems, control systems, PLCs and associated industry standards.
- Experience integrating electrical systems into complex products or machinery.
- Strong analytical and fault–finding skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions.
- Able to manage multiple priorities, balance workloads and deliver projects to agreed deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of engineering quality and safety.
- A proactive engineer who enjoys improving products, processes and engineering standards.
- About Ford & Stanley Group
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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers.
We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on–going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.
We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
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