Junior Electrical Design Engineer (Bespoke Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8EY, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£35,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Junior
Education
Degree
Posted
5 Jun 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

Training Progression Company Benefits

Junior Electrical Design Engineer (Bespoke Automation)

£35,000 - £45,000 + Mon - Fri + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Trowbridge

Do you have a background in Electrical Engineering and familiar with AutoCAD? Are you looking to join a thriving Industrial Automation company who have consistently grown over the last 5 years, offering in-depth training to develop your design skills, a great working environment and a variety of interesting projects to work on?

On offer is the opportunity to join an expanding Automation company who provide design and manufacturing solutions for various clients and partners around the world including turnkey control and automation packages. They have created a global client base by providing engineering solutions ranging from bespoke aerospace production machinery to water treatment plants.

This varied role requires you to liaise with customers to plan project requirements, produce detailed documentation and electrical design packages using Siemens and AutoCAD, this will include schematics, control panels and layout drawings as well as assisting in testing both in house and on site. The role does involve occasionally paid travel overseas and is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

This role would suit a candidate with a background in Electrical Engineering and AutoCAD looking to join an exciting Automation company who prioritise their company culture, have a tight-knit team of Engineers, offer you the ability to progress your career and work on interesting projects across the world.

The Role:

Electrical Design of Bespoke Industrial / Automation equipment

Drawing using AutoCAD or Siemens software packages

Design of Control Panels, Schematics and Layouts

Liaising with clients to discuss project requirements and producing documentation

In-house and on-site testing and commissioning

Monday to Friday - office basedThe Person:

Background in Electrical Engineering

Background in AutoCAD or similar

Looking for a hands-on design position

Commutable to TrowbridgeReference: 23278J

Keywords: Electrical Design, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical, Engineer, CAD, AutoCAD, Automation, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Trowbridge, Bath, Wiltshire, EPLAN P8, PLC, HMI, SCADA

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