At a Glance
- Tasks: Design bespoke electrical control systems and produce detailed schematics using AutoCAD.
- Company: Established engineering manufacturer near Ipswich with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, and employee wellbeing programme.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative team environment with opportunities for UK and overseas travel.
- Why this job: Get involved in exciting projects from concept to completion and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical design and proficiency in AutoCAD required.
If you're looking for more variety than producing the same drawings day after day, this could be the opportunity you're after. An established engineering manufacturer near Ipswich is looking to add an Electrical Design Engineer to its engineering team. The business designs and builds bespoke electrical control systems for a number of industries. This is a role where you'll see projects through from initial concept and design to manufacture, testing and final documentation, working closely with production, purchasing and customers throughout the process.
The Role
- Producing detailed electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
- Designing control systems for diesel generator and power generation equipment.
- Working with customers, consultants and contractors to establish project requirements.
- Selecting electrical components and producing bills of materials.
- Supporting production during the build phase.
- Producing technical documentation and operating manuals.
- Preparing test specifications and supporting factory acceptance testing where required.
- Occasional UK and overseas travel to support customer projects.
What We're Looking For
- Experience producing electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
- Strong electrical design knowledge.
- The ability to interpret technical specifications.
- Experience designing electrical control systems or control panels.
- A methodical approach and strong attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative engineering team.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £45,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.
- 37.5-hour working week.
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm.
- Friday finish at 1:00pm.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Death in Service benefit.
- Employee Wellbeing Programme.
- Free on-site parking.
If you're looking for a role where you'll work on bespoke engineering projects, have genuine involvement throughout the design process and join a stable business with a strong reputation in specialist engineering, we'd like to hear from you.
Electrical Design Engineer in Ipswich employer: Elev8 Recruitment Ltd
Join a well-established engineering manufacturer near Ipswich, where you will have the opportunity to work on bespoke electrical control systems across various industries. With a supportive work culture that values employee wellbeing and offers a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, pension, and generous holiday allowance, this role provides a platform for professional growth and collaboration within a dedicated engineering team.
