Electrical Design EngineerA4 Plus Limited • Great Gransden, England, United Kingdom
Electrical Design Engineer
A4 Plus Limited
- Great Gransden, England, United Kingdom
- Great Gransden, England, United Kingdom
À propos
Location: Office-based (with occasional travel), Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
An established engineering organisation is seeking a hands-on Electrical Design Engineer to join its design and delivery team. This role will involve close collaboration with Mechanical Design, Project, and Software teams to produce high-quality electrical designs and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
The position is primarily office-based but will require occasional travel to customer or supply chain sites.
The Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, specification, and documentation of electrical control systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and customer requirements. You will also provide technical support to internal teams and external clients.
Key Responsibilities
Produce electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics using EPLAN Pro Panel
Design control panel layouts, cable schedules, and component specifications
Specify and source electrical components in collaboration with Purchasing and Software teams, in line with project cost targets
Support PLC and HMI selection alongside the Software team
Provide technical support to Service and Spares teams, including parts identification and customer queries
Work to customer-provided specifications (URS) where required
Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation and standards (e.g. BS7671, IEC 60204, ISO 13849, UL508A, NFPA79, AS3000)
Ensure product safety and regulatory compliance are maintained throughout the design process
Support sales activities by advising on technical aspects of customer enquiries
Produce design calculations and technical reports as required
Collaborate with Mechanical Design to integrate control systems within machine layouts
Research and specify replacements for obsolete components in existing equipment
Define correct operating parameters for electrical components
Design systems involving:
Low-voltage single and three-phase AC systems (110V–600V)
Extra-low voltage DC systems (typically 24V)
Candidate Profile
This role would suit a candidate who:
Has practical, hands-on electrical wiring experience (mechanical exposure beneficial)
Has previous electrical CAD experience, ideally using EPLAN Pro Panel
Is proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Holds an HNC/HND or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Can manage a varied workload with a flexible and proactive approach
Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Is confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and electrical data
Works effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Actively seeks continuous improvement while delivering to time, cost, and quality targets
Desirable Experience
Control panel design for international markets (e.g. USA, Australia)
BS7671 qualification
Knowledge of PLC platforms such as Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens
Experience with industrial networking protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, RS232, RS485
Salary £45,000 per annum +Benefits
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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