At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop electrical systems for advanced industrial printing machinery.
- Company: Established engineering manufacturer with a friendly, supportive culture.
- Benefits: Stable job in a growing company with global reach and hands-on projects.
- Other info: Join a multidisciplinary team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the future of industrial technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in electrical design engineering with practical experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are supporting a long established engineering manufacturer near Cambridge that is building the next generation of advanced industrial printing systems used worldwide. They are expanding their engineering team and are now looking for an Electrical Design Engineer with solid, practical experience who can take ownership of electrical systems from concept through to build. This is not an electronics/PCB design role; it is hands on, practical electrical engineering: wiring, power distribution, control panels, motor drives, safety circuits, and integrating real industrial hardware. If you enjoy designing systems that actually get built, tested, and used in industry, this is the role for you.
The company’s long standing Electrical Engineer has recently retired, and although other engineers are helping, they need a dedicated specialist. You will be the go to person for electrical design, supported by a highly experienced multidisciplinary team. This company values experience and practical judgement over academic prestige. They want someone who has been around the block enough to know what works, what doesn’t, and when to push back on unsafe or incorrect suggestions.
As the successful Electrical Design Engineer, you will:
- Design electrical systems for industrial machinery, including power distribution, control panels, safety circuits, sensors, and motor drives.
- Produce schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs using CAD tools.
- Select components and support the build of first off systems with production and service teams.
- Integrate your designs with mechanical and software engineering, ensuring safe, compliant, reliable operation.
- Test, troubleshoot, and validate electrical assemblies, including mains wiring and emergency stop circuits.
- Maintain documentation, support production during assembly, and contribute to the continuous improvement of existing designs.
- Occasionally visit customer sites when required.
To apply for the role, you must be able to demonstrate the following:
- 5+ years in electrical design engineering (industrial, machinery, automation, or similar).
- Strong practical understanding of wiring, power systems, safety circuits, and control panels.
- Ability to read and produce electrical schematics.
- Experience with industrial components: sensors, actuators, drives, PLCs (programming not essential).
- Confident decision maker who can explain why something must be done a certain way.
- Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple projects.
This is a stable, growing engineering business with a global footprint, and a friendly culture. If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys practical, real world engineering and wants to join a company where your work directly shapes advanced industrial technology, we would love to hear from you. Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Electrical Design Engineer in Peterborough employer: IntaPeople
This established engineering manufacturer near Cambridge offers a dynamic work environment where practical experience is highly valued. With a focus on hands-on electrical design for advanced industrial printing systems, employees benefit from a supportive and collaborative culture that encourages innovation and professional growth. The company provides opportunities to work on real-world projects that have a global impact, making it an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful contribution in their field.
