Electrical Design Engineer

Manpower
Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ES, United Kingdom
Yesterday
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Part-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
13 May 2026 (Yesterday)

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.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

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