Electrical Design Engineer

We’re recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer for an innovative robotics and automation business developing technology to transform homebuilding. You’ll design electrical systems for robotic manufacturing machinery, taking ownership of design packages while supporting build, testing and commissioning.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team working on cutting-edge automation, with genuine responsibility and the chance to influence product development.

Key Responsibilities

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Design and maintain electrical schematics, drawings and engineering documentation.

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Own electrical design packages and implement design improvements.

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Support control panel builds, wiring, testing and system integration.

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Test and validate electrical systems to ensure safety, quality and reliability.

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Support PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, drives and safety systems.

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Carry out fault-finding, commissioning and on-site technical support.

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Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, including BS EN (phone number removed) and ISO 13849.

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Work alongside mechanical, controls and robotics engineers to deliver integrated systems.

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Improve design standards, documentation and manufacturing repeatability.

Requirements

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Experience in electrical design within industrial automation, robotics or machine building.

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Strong understanding of electrical schematics and technical drawings.

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Practical experience with control panels, electrical systems and automated machinery.

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Experience in testing, commissioning and electrical fault-finding.

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Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial communication networks.

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HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, a relevant degree or equivalent experience.

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Ability to manage design work independently and take projects through to completion.

Desirable: EPLAN P8, robotic cells, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, IO-Link and experience mentoring technicians.

Salary & Benefits

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£45,000–£70,000 basic salary, depending on experience.

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Equity opportunity worth up to 25% of base salary.

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Private medical and dental insurance through Bupa.

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Access to an 11,000 sq. ft. R&D and demonstration facility.

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Exposure to advanced robotics, automation and physical AI.

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Significant autonomy and opportunities to influence engineering development.

Working arrangements: Full-time, five days per week on site in Walthamstow, London. UK right to work required; visa sponsorship may be available for exceptional candidates