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Location: Near Stowmarket, Suffolk
Salary: £43,000–£55,000 + Benefits & Bonus

Join a forward-thinking engineering business specialising in industrial automation and electrical systems, design and deliver high-quality engineered solutions, due to continued growth they are expanding the design team.

My client seeks an EPLAN Design Engineer to take a key role in developing electrical schematics, control panels and wiring systems using EPLAN Pro Panel. This role offers technical variety, hands-on collaboration with manufacturing teams, and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and product innovation.

What you’ll do

  • Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts & wiring diagrams in EPLAN Pro Panel

  • Produce project documentation (BOMs, cable schedules, terminal plans)

  • Work closely with project managers & cross-functional teams

  • Support manufacturing with technical input & design queries

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC/UL/EN)

  • Participate in design reviews & improvement initiatives

    What you’ll bring

  • Proven EPLAN design experience (Pro Panel preferred)

  • Strong understanding of electrical systems & industrial automation

  • Ability to interpret standards & apply best practice

  • Strong problem-solving mindset & high attention to detail

  • Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (advantageous)

    Why join?

  • £43k–£55k salary + annual bonus

  • Structured training & development

  • Additional holidays with service

  • Company pension & sick pay

  • EV charging, on-site parking & company events

    Hours

    Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (on-site)

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