Electrical Design Engineer in Cheltenham

Responsible for the electrical design of a wide range of standard and special purpose machinery.
The Electrical Design Engineer will take technical lead responsibility on specific projects as identified by the Technical Director / Controls System Manager.

Role Responsibilities – Electrical Design Engineer

• Design electrical systems for machinery in the lead-acid battery industry, producing schematics, cabinet layouts, BOMs, termination lists, and full technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, operations, and production teams to ensure designs meet customer specifications and are optimised for manufacture.
• Select electrical components considering safety, CE compliance, standardisation, cost, and availability, while conducting risk assessments as needed.
• Present electrical designs at reviews, maintain accurate design files, manage design changes, and ensure outputs integrate with all engineering disciplines.
• Identify and communicate technical risks, generate reports, support customers on-site, and validate or check other engineers' drawings when required.
• Meet design-to-cost targets, follow departmental processes, and ensure all company and ethical policies are adhered to.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate for the Electrical Design Engineer role would have:

• 3 to 5 years' experience as an electrical design engineer within the machinery / automation industry.
• Qualified to a minimum standard of HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards: BS EN ISO 13849-1 & 2 and BS EN 60204-
• experience in machine safety standards and risk assessments (TÜV certification advantageous).
• Proficient in the use of an electrical CAD package; AutoCAD Electrical desirable.
• Good understanding of design for manufacture, cost, and standardisation.
• Training will be provided on the company's IFS (MRP) data control system.

What we can offer – Electrical Design Engineer

• 25 days annual holiday plus all bank holidays
• 9/10 shift pattern
• Private Medical insurance
• A supportive, inclusive environment
• Ongoing training and development

Who We're Looking For:

Candidates currently working as an Electrical Project Engineer, Controls Engineer or graduate Electrical Designer are ideal for this role

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For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to
Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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