Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Tewkesbury, Redditch, Worcester, Hereford, Evesham

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of electrical and automation systems. You will be responsible for hardware selection, on-site electrical requirements, and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards. This is a hands-on, varied position with opportunities to contribute across design, development, commissioning, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical and automation systems, including incoming power, power distribution, HMIs, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and implement safety interlocks and emergency shutdown systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as schematics, control logic diagrams, and operating manuals.
• Train and support operators, maintenance teams, and junior engineers.
• Identify and deliver performance improvements, cost reductions, and system enhancements.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans.
• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Specify and support the procurement of electrical components and assemblies.
• Provide technical input for RFQ reviews and system concept definition.
• Support project managers, production teams, and commissioning engineers.
• Work in accordance with industry standards (NEC, ISO, IEC).
• Apply strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail throughout all project stages.

Experience Required

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• Proficiency with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ideally Beckhoff automation technology experience.
• Project management capability.

This role offers excellent rates of pay and includes an 8% company contribution, 34 days' holiday, including bank holidays. You will be working 40 hours per week - Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00, and Friday: 08:00 – 14:00