Electrical Design Engineer
GBP45-55k + Company Performance Bonus + Health Insurance + Pension
33 Days Holiday + Chartered Engineer Development
Oxfordshire. Ref: 24401
This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of high-tech bespoke machinery. Part of a global technology group, the business combines expertise in many different areas to help blue-chip manufacturers improve productivity, quality and manufacturing performance across sectors including Medical Devices, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics and Precision Engineering.
Electrical Design Engineer The Role:
- Design electrical systems and panel layouts for bespoke industrial automation and machine vision equipment
- Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and terminal plans using AutoCAD Electrical
- Specify electrical, control and safety components for automation machinery
- Prepare technical documentation including electrical drawings, process flow diagrams and control system architecture
- Work closely with Mechanical Design and Applications Engineers to deliver projects on time and to specification
- Coordinate with suppliers and support component selection throughout project delivery
- Support electrical panel build, machine wiring and electrical testing during manufacture
- Support ongoing improvements and modifications to existing automation systems
Electrical Design Engineer What We're Looking For:
- Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, automation or special purpose equipment
- Strong AutoCAD Electrical experience (or equivalent electrical CAD package)
- Experience producing electrical schematics, panel layouts and manufacturing documentation
- Good understanding of industrial electrical components, machine safety and control panel design
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP or IO-Link
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a logical and methodical approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Desirable Experience:
- Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of robotics and automated machinery
- Basic PLC fault-finding and commissioning experience
- Full UK Driving Licence - c5% of your time will be spent on client sites in the UK
Why Join?
- Work on cutting-edge Machine Vision, Automation and Smart Manufacturing projects
- Operate from one of the UK's premier science and innovation hubs.
- Support towards IET Chartered Engineer status through a structured CPD programme
- Performance-related bonus, Company Health Insurance and Pension
- Collaborate with experienced engineers developing advanced automation technology for global manufacturers
- Excellent opportunities for technical development and long-term career progression
Located in Oxfordshire, this role would be commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Abingdon, Wantage, Newbury, Swindon and surrounding areas.
For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.
Controls & Electrical Design Engineer employer: CIBSE Journal
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. With a hybrid working model and the chance to contribute to impactful utility-scale projects, this role offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment.
