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Electrical Design Engineer (Industrial Resistors)

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£45,000 - £50,000 + Hybrid Working + Bonus + Life Insurance + Enhanced Holiday + Enhanced Pension + Healthcare Plan

Leicester

Are you a Electrical Design Engineer with background in industrial resistors or similar, looking to join a tight-nit company who are helping shape the future of electrical innovation, also offering an excellent work-life balance and generous pay package?

This company is a long-established electrical equipment manufacturer based in Leicester, with over a century of engineering expertise. They specialise in the design and production of components used in power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as in sectors such as industrial automation, marine, telecoms, and rail. Supplying major contractors, OEMs, and end users across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we are known for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions. This role sits within their industrial resistor development team.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating and managing designs for high-power resistor systems. This includes producing drawings, 3D models, and calculations to support manufacturing, as well as selecting electrical components and ensuring designs meet industry standards. You'll work closely with other teams to solve technical issues, support product testing and development, and keep projects on time and within budget. The role also involves reviewing and approving design work, updating documentation, and following quality procedures.

If you are an Electrical Design Engineer with a background in industrial resistors or similar looking to join a company at the heart of the industrial electronics industries, while receiving an excellent work-life balance and a generous remuneration package, then please apply here.

THE ROLE

Produce design calculations, drawings, and documentation for manufacturing
Design and model electrical systems in 3D using AutoCAD
Select electrical components and create Bills of Materials
Approve and review technical drawings and design documents
Support product development, testing, and troubleshooting
Collaborate with production, sales, and engineering teams to deliver projects on time
Monday to Thursday: 8:15- 17:00, Friday 8:15 - 13:00THE PERSON

Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, Creo or Siemens
ISO 9001 design experience
Familiarity with the CE marking process and DFMEA
Degree or HNC in related subjectREFERENCE: BBBH19406A

KEYWORDS: Electrical Design Engineer, Engineer, Resisters, Leicester, Midlands, Electronics, Design, AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, AutoCAD

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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