Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Chapel-en-le-Frith | £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working
The Situation
An established and highly respected UK engineering manufacturer is investing in the growth of its electrical engineering capability and is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join the business.
This position has been created as part of the company's commitment to strengthening its electrical design and product development function. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering customer projects, developing electrical systems, and supporting future product innovation.
This is a senior-level opportunity offering increased responsibility, technical ownership and the flexibility of hybrid working within a collaborative engineering environment.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a market-leading engineering business and play a central role in both design-for-manufacture activities and product development initiatives.
Initially, the focus will be on creating customer-specific electrical designs using established and standardised components. Over time, the position will contribute to the development of new products, electrical architectures, panel designs and technologies.
The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, working independently while receiving full training on the company's products and systems. There will also be opportunities to visit operational sites, support testing activities and contribute directly to the future direction of the electrical product range.
The Key Deliverables
Produce electrical designs for customer projects.
Develop standardised component and panel designs.
Support electrical product development initiatives.
Create and maintain engineering documentation and schematics.
Support testing, validation and commissioning activities.
Deliver designs that support efficient manufacture and assembly.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of products and engineering standards.
The Key Responsibilities
Produce electrical schematics, layouts and technical documentation.
Design electrical control systems for industrial machinery and equipment.
Develop and improve standardised electrical components and solutions.
Design electrical panels and associated control systems.
Support PLC-based systems and associated hardware integration.
Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure de...
Senior Electrical Design Engineer employer: Ford & Stanley Select
Join a leading specialist engineering business in Burton upon Trent, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of innovative electrical design projects within the locomotive sector. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, you will benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to maintaining high engineering standards, making this an excellent place for your professional growth.
