Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: £60,000 (Depending on experience)

Client Overview

Our client is a specialist engineering company designing and manufacturing bespoke machinery for a wide range of industrial applications. Known for delivering innovative automation solutions, they offer engineers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects from concept through to installation in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for bespoke machinery and produce supporting technical documentation.
• Create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams or coordinate with external contractors where required.
• Develop 3D models of electrical components and wiring harnesses in collaboration with the mechanical design team.
• Specify electrical components including cable routing, connectors, trunking, glands and associated hardware, ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards.
• Support projects throughout the full lifecycle, including proposal input, panel wiring coordination, machine installation, commissioning and troubleshooting.

Skills Required

• Experience in electrical design for special purpose machinery, automation or industrial equipment.
• Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• PLC fault-finding and basic PLC programming knowledge.
• Experience with electrical wiring, commissioning and diagnostic activities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and team-working skills.

Please note: Our client is unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume your application has not been successful.