Electrical Design Engineer - Control Systems & Automation

On‑site | 4‑Day Working Week | Competitive Salary

Join a specialist engineering business designing bespoke web‑transport and automation machinery for industrial applications. This is a hands‑on Electrical Design Engineer role where you'll take ownership of electrical control system design, working closely with mechanical, software and production teams to deliver high‑quality machinery from concept through to commissioning.

Why Join Our Client?

Work on custom‑built, technically challenging automation machinery
Hands‑on electrical control panel and machine design responsibility
Involvement across the full engineering lifecycle
Collaborative, engineering‑led environment
Exposure to industrial automation, motion control and safety systems
Attractive 4‑day working week with strong work‑life balance

What You'll Do:

Design bespoke electrical control panels for web‑transport and automation machinery
Produce detailed electrical schematics including control circuits, power distribution and safety systems
Create wiring diagrams for motors, drives, sensors, actuators, HMIs and field devices
Specify cable routing, connectors, field wiring schedules and termination details
Generate accurate Bills of Materials for all electrical components
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (IEC/EN 60204‑1, Machinery Directive, CE/UL)
Support panel build, testing, commissioning and fault‑finding activities
Collaborate closely with mechanical, software and systems engineering teams
Work with suppliers to select reliable and cost‑effective components

What We're Looking For:

Experience in electrical design for industrial control systems and machinery
Strong background in control panel design and electrical documentation
Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical or similar)
Understanding of PLCs, VFDs, safety systems, motion control and industrial networks
Knowledge of machinery safety standards and automation best practices
Ability to work independently while managing multiple engineering projects
Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering (degree, HND or equivalent experience)

If you're an Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys hands‑on design, problem‑solving and seeing machinery come to life on the shop floor, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or message for more details.

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