Electrical Design Engineer

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on innovative, bespoke machinery projects from concept through to commissioning?Hays Engineering is delighted to be partnering with a leading local engineering manufacturer who designs and delivers advanced equipment to customers across the UK, Ireland and international markets. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, an opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their expanding engineering team.

The Role

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and development of electrical control systems for a range of specialist machinery and automation projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing electrical schematics, control panels and machine wiring layouts
• Producing electrical drawings, BOMs and technical documentation
• Selecting electrical components including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors and instrumentation
• Supporting machine builds, testing and commissioning activities
• Collaborating with mechanical, manufacturing and software engineering teams
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant industry standards and safety requirements
• Assisting with troubleshooting, continuous improvement and customer support activities

What You'll Need

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related discipline
• Experience producing electrical designs for machinery, equipment or industrial systems
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, control panels and industrial automation
• Experience using electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and develop practical engineering solutions
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Machinery, manufacturing or automation experience
• Understanding of CE compliance and machine safety standards
• Commissioning or troubleshooting experience
• Exposure to pneumatic and hydraulic control systems

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary
• Early finish on Fridays
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunity to work on varied, technically challenging projects
• Modern engineering environment with investment in technology and innovation
• Long-term career progression with a growing and successful manufacturer

What you need to do now
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