Controls & Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

£45-55k + Company Performance Bonus + Health Insurance + Pension

33 Days Holiday + Chartered Engineer Development

Oxfordshire. Ref: 24401

This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of high-tech bespoke machinery. Part of a global technology group, the business combines expertise in many different areas to help blue-chip manufacturers improve productivity, quality and manufacturing performance across sectors including Medical Devices, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics and Precision Engineering.

Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:

Design electrical systems and panel layouts for bespoke industrial automation and machine vision equipment

Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and terminal plans using AutoCAD Electrical

Specify electrical, control and safety components for automation machinery

Prepare technical documentation including electrical drawings, process flow diagrams and control system architecture

Work closely with Mechanical Design and Applications Engineers to deliver projects on time and to specification

Coordinate with suppliers and support component selection throughout project delivery

Support electrical panel build, machine wiring and electrical testing during manufacture

Support ongoing improvements and modifications to existing automation systems

Electrical Design Engineer – What We're Looking For:

Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, automation or special purpose equipment

Strong AutoCAD Electrical experience (or equivalent electrical CAD package)

Experience producing electrical schematics, panel layouts and manufacturing documentation

Good understanding of industrial electrical components, machine safety and control panel design

Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP or IO-Link

Excellent problem-solving skills with a logical and methodical approach

Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team

Desirable Experience:

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Knowledge of robotics and automated machinery

Basic PLC fault-finding and commissioning experience

Full UK Driving Licence - c5% of your time will be spent on client sites in the UK

Why Join?

Work on cutting-edge Machine Vision, Automation and Smart Manufacturing projects

Operate from one of the UK's premier science and innovation hubs.

Support towards IET Chartered Engineer status through a structured CPD programme

Performance-related bonus, Company Health Insurance and Pension

Collaborate with experienced engineers developing advanced automation technology for global manufacturers

Excellent opportunities for technical development and long-term career progression

Interested?

Located in Oxfordshire, this role would be commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Abingdon, Wantage, Newbury, Swindon and surrounding areas.

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For further information please contact Sarah Clarke