Electrical Design Engineer (Peterborough)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established UK-based automation specialist headquartered in Cambridgeshire , delivering bespoke engineering solutions to a wide range of UK and international manufacturing businesses—primarily within the FMCG , food & beverage , refrigeration , and general manufacturing sectors. They design, manufacture, and install high-quality industrial control panels and advanced automation systems, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as PLC , HMI , and SCADA to streamline production processes. With the capability to deliver full end-to-end solutions—from design through to commissioning and support—they are known for their engineering excellence, innovation, and customer-first approach.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer , you’ll work closely with the business owner to design bespoke automation machinery as the company embark on a period of significant growth with full order books. This is the start of their exciting expansion plans and this person will play a key role in the future of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret customer/process requirements.
• Prepare functional design specifications and user manuals.
• Design electrical systems using EPLAN ProPanel , including 3D layout drawings.
• Create accurate Bills of Materials (BoMs) for procurement and documentation.
• Collaborate with design and controls engineers to meet overall system needs.
• Support commissioning processes (FAT & SAT).
• Ensure compliance with safety directives and technical standards.
• Occasionally travel for customer meetings and site support.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Proficient in EPLAN ProPanel or similar electrical design software.
• Familiar with SISTEMA and safety-related system design.
• Experieced in Control Panel design
• Experience in special-purpose machinery, automation, robotics, conveyor and vision systems.
• Strong communicator with excellent time management skills.
• Knowledge of UKCA/CE compliance and technical file creation.
• Degree or HNC/HND/BTECt in Electrical Engineering.
• Experienced in electrical design within automation or manufacturing.

Interested?

If you're a detail-oriented engineer with a passion for automation and problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.