Electrical Design Engineer

Leicester
Last week
£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Education
Vocational
Posted
2 Nov 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Pension Overtime Training & Development Paid overtime or time off in lieu for additional approved hours 37.5-hour working week Workplace pension 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Electrical Design Engineer

£40-60k + Pension, Overtime, Training & Development

Leicestershire. Ref: 25560

An Automation and Control Systems specialist, are currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This organisation deliver bespoke machinery and industrial control solutions across a wide range of sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Logistics and Advanced Manufacturing.

Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:

Design electrical and control systems for bespoke machinery and industrial automation projects using EPLAN Electric P8

Produce complete electrical documentation including schematics, panel layouts, terminal plans, cable schedules, parts lists and manufacturing documentation

Develop panel layouts and 3D panel designs using EPLAN Pro Panel where required

Specify electrical hardware including control panels, drives, servo systems, safety devices, sensors and associated automation components

Design machine safety systems and supporting validation in line with relevant safety standards and Performance Levels

Produce Bills of Materials, wire numbering, cable schedules and technical reports

Work closely with Project Engineers, Software Engineers, Panel Builders and Commissioning Engineers throughout project delivery

Provide technical support during panel manufacture, factory testing, installation, commissioning and customer handover

Support customer meetings and attending site visits when required throughout project delivery

Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical, safety and quality standards

Electrical Design Engineer – What We're Looking For:

Strong experience using EPLAN Electric P8

Variable Speed Drives (VFDs), servo systems or motion control applications

Machine safety circuits and machinery safety principles

Producing electrical schematics and manufacturing documentation

Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail

HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to customer sites when required

Desirable experience includes:

EPLAN Pro Panel

SISTEMA or machine safety validation

Siemens, Rockwell or Bosch Rexroth automation platforms

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation or commissioning support

Why Join?

Collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for long-term career development

Training and development including supplier-led technical training

Exposure to a wide variety of technologies, industries and challenging engineering projects

Paid overtime or time off in lieu for additional approved hours

37.5-hour working week, workplace pension and 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Interested?

Based in Leicestershire, this role is commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Leicester, Nuneaton, Coalville, Lutterworth, Tamworth and surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill

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