Electrical Design Engineer

Cambridge
2 weeks ago
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Our client is a well-established specialist engineering and technology business operating at the forefront of advanced manufacturing equipment. They design and manufacture high-precision capital machinery used in demanding industrial and research environments, supporting cutting-edge applications across a range of sectors.

With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a healthy order book, the company is continuing to invest in its engineering capability as it scales its next phase of growth. The environment is highly collaborative, technically challenging, and innovation-driven, offering engineers the opportunity to work on complex bespoke systems.

The Role

This is a senior-level Electrical / Controls Systems position with responsibility across the full machine lifecycle - from concept design through to commissioning.

You will work closely with mechanical design engineers and development teams to deliver robust, compliant and high-performing machine control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical control system design (schematics, panel layouts, BOMs)

PLC programming (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley)

Motion control and servo integration

HMI system development (PC-based systems advantageous)

Machinery safety system design (EN60204 and relevant standards)

Integration of electrical and mechanical systems

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) support and commissioning

Provide technical support to service teams and customers when required

Project reporting into the Engineering DirectorThis role would suit someone comfortable working autonomously within an SME-style engineering environment.

Requirements

Essential:

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering

6+ years' experience in industrial automation or special purpose machinery

Strong electrical design capability (Eplan preferred)

PLC programming experience (Siemens or Allen Bradley)

Experience working on bespoke machinery or capital equipment

Understanding of machinery safety standards Desirable:

Motion control / CNC system exposure

Experience with Wonderware, LabVIEW, or PC-based HMI systems

Commissioning experience

Multi-disciplinary project experience Benefits:

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Standard pension contributions

Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-precision machinery

Exposure to full project lifecycle and senior engineering responsibilities

Stable company with long-term growth prospects

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