At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop electrical systems while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Bespoke machine builder known for innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early finish Fridays, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities and occasional site visits for hands-on experience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product development and improve efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with CAD software and ability to manage your own workload.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
We are partnering with a bespoke machine builder to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer for their Projects department. Joining the technical team, you will focus on product development, validating new designs through prototyping, and driving improvements in quality and efficiency. You will communicate effectively across departments and disciplines, working closely with the shop floor team to commission and fault find new equipment. You will support end customers, junior engineers, and the installation team, operating safely within company procedures and occasionally conducting site visits.
What are we ideally after?
- Experience: Capable of using CAD software (ideally EPLAN) to create electrical schematics.
- Capabilities: Able to manage your own workload in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work from heights for occasional site visits.
- Desirable: Experience working to National/European Standards (e.g., BS EN 60204, UL508), experience working with VFDs or similar material handling environments, and knowledge of Functional Safety.
- Communication: Confident discussing projects with various stakeholders and comfortable interacting across the business.
The Role
- Specify electrical components, wiring, and cabling.
- Undertake control panel design and create parameter sets for variable frequency drives.
- Create and maintain electrical drawings and documentation.
- Work with the shop floor team to commission and fault find new equipment.
- Support junior engineers, the installation team, and end customers.
- Contribute to product development and validate new designs through prototyping.
- Drive improvements in quality and efficiency within the technical department.
- Work strictly within company quality and safety procedures.
Package
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + wider package
Support: Great opportunities for development (e.g. within software, safety or expanding your VFD expertise)
Travel: Occasional site visits required, which will involve working from heights.
Electrical Design Engineer in High Peak employer: TALENTOMETRY LIMITED
As a leading specialist in high-hazard control systems, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Greater Manchester, where innovation meets safety. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth through mentorship from experienced engineers, alongside highly flexible working hours to support work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future within the dynamic sectors of defence, energy, and pharmaceuticals.
