Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: South Yorkshire (UK wide travel)
Salary: Up to £50k (DOE)
  
We're working with a specialist engineering company that designs and delivers bespoke systems for customers across a range of highly regulated industries. Due to continued growth, they're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their systems integration team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on varied, technically challenging projects from concept through to installation and commissioning, collaborating with software, systems, and project engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
  
About the Role

Design electrical control systems and instrumentation using EPLAN (or similar electrical CAD packages)
Select appropriate control, measurement, and electrical hardware based on customer requirements
Produce electrical schematics, technical documentation, test plans, and commissioning documentation
Build, test, troubleshoot, and commission electrical systems
Support on-site installation and commissioning across customer sites
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and CE/UKCA requirements
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to deliver integrated engineering solutions
Participate in hardware design reviews and resolve technical issues across electrical and control systems
Support supplier selection, component integration, and proof-of-concept activities
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to customer expectations   
About You

Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic, Controls, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline
Experience designing electrical or control systems
Proficient with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar schematic design software
Hands-on experience with electrical system build, testing, fault finding, and commissioning
Experience with PLC-based control hardware (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley) or industrial instrumentation
Good understanding of EMC principles and practical electrical design
Knowledge of CE/UKCA compliance and electrical design standards
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK (approximately 30-50%)   
Desirable Skills

Functional safety or safety instrumented systems (e.g. IEC 61508)
ATEX or hazardous area design experience
Basic mechanical design for control panels and enclosures
National Instruments (NI) hardware or software experience
PLC programming or modification
18th Edition qualification
Experience with safety PLCs or SISTEMA   
Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this opportunity.
If interested, please send over an updated CV