Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Solidworks/Autocad

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - SolidWorks / AutoCAD

Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire

Sector: Electrical

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: KEG1112

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - SolidWorks / AutoCAD Redline has been retained by a global leader in critical power and power generation solutions who are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their expanding R&D team, based on site in Burton On Trent. Due to continued growth and increasing demand, our client is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to design, develop and optimise electrical systems and control panels for advanced power generation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into electrical definitions, specifications and schematics for loadbank systems.
• Produce wiring diagrams and schematics using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, selecting components based on standards, availability and cost.
• Collaborate with mechanical and systems teams to integrate electrical and mechanical components.
• Support key vendors in the manufacture and assembly of products with electrical elements.
• Address complex design and manufacturing challenges within the engineering team.
• Present and discuss design ideas with suppliers and produce prototypes for testing.
• Produce detailed electrical documentation, including layout drawings, calculations and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Communicate effectively with mechanical engineers to deliver detailed designs on schedule.
• Keep up to date with latest manufacturing techniques, drawing standards and industry best practices.

Key skills and experience required

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong professional experience in electrical system and control panel design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks for electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring, components, standards and design principles.
• Experience producing accurate BOMs, calculations and technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with mechanical and systems engineers.
• Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail and clear technical communication.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for electrical assemblies is desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking company offering strong career progression and the chance to work for a global leader in critical power solutions.

How to apply

To apply for this Senior Electrical Design Engineer - SolidWorks / AutoCAD (on site in Burton on Trent) position, please send your CV to @