Controls & Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

£45-55k + Company Performance Bonus + Health Insurance + Pension

33 Days Holiday + Chartered Engineer Development

Oxfordshire. Ref: 24401

This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of high-tech bespoke machinery. Part of a global technology group, the business combines expertise in many different areas to help blue-chip manufacturers improve productivity, quality and manufacturing performance across sectors including Medical Devices, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics and Precision Engineering.

Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:

• Design electrical systems and panel layouts for bespoke industrial automation and machine vision equipment
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and terminal plans using AutoCAD Electrical
• Specify electrical, control and safety components for automation machinery
• Prepare technical documentation including electrical drawings, process flow diagrams and control system architecture
• Work closely with Mechanical Design and Applications Engineers to deliver projects on time and to specification
• Coordinate with suppliers and support component selection throughout project delivery
• Support electrical panel build, machine wiring and electrical testing during manufacture
• Support ongoing improvements and modifications to existing automation systems

Electrical Design Engineer – What We're Looking For:

• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, automation or special purpose equipment
• Strong AutoCAD Electrical experience (or equivalent electrical CAD package)
• Experience producing electrical schematics, panel layouts and manufacturing documentation
• Good understanding of industrial electrical components, machine safety and control panel design
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP or IO-Link
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a logical and methodical approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team

Desirable Experience:

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of robotics and automated machinery
• Basic PLC fault-finding and commissioning experience
• Full UK Driving Licence - c5% of your time will be spent on client sites in the UK 

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge Machine Vision, Automation and Smart Manufacturing projects
• Operate from one of the UK's premier science and innovation hubs.
• Support towards IET Chartered Engineer status through a structured CPD programme
• Performance-related bonus, Company Health Insurance and Pension
• Collaborate with experienced engineers developing advanced automation technology for global manufacturers
• Excellent opportunities for technical development and long-term career progression

Interested?

Located in Oxfordshire, this role would be commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Abingdon, Wantage, Newbury, Swindon and surrounding areas.

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For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.