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Electrical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 52,000 - 58,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burton upon Trent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer 
Burton-on-Trent 
£52,000 - £58,000 DOE 
 
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take ownership of technically challenging industrial electrical design projects? 
We are supporting a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Burton-on-Trent that is looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer as part of the continued development of its engineering function. 
This role would suit an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong background in electrical schematic design, industrial equipment and LV/MV power systems who is comfortable taking technical ownership of design packages. 
 
The Role 
As an Electrical Design Engineer you will: 
- Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems for industrial equipment. 
- Create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using electrical design software such as SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical. 
- Develop LV/MV power distribution, protection systems, control circuits and instrumentation. 
- Produce cable schedules, panel layouts, Bills of Materials and technical specifications. 
- Carry out electrical calculations including load analysis, cable sizing and fault current calculations. 
- Select electrical components including breakers, fuses, relays, sensors, contactors and power electronics. 
- Review electrical schematics and documentation produced by other engineers. 
- Ensure designs are safe, compliant, manufacturable and meet relevant industry standards. 
- Support prototype builds, electrical testing, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities. 
- Troubleshoot electrical issues during manufacture and testing. 
- Work closely with Mechanical, Controls and Production Engineering teams. 
- Support and mentor more junior engineers and contribute to technical design reviews. 
- Help develop and improve electrical engineering standards and processes. 
 
The Electrical Design Engineer 
We are looking for someone with: 
- Strong electrical schematic design and creation experience - essential. 
- Experience using electrical CAD software such as SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent - essential. 
- Strong understanding of 3-phase LV/MV power systems. 
- Knowledge of industrial controls, protection systems and grounding/earthing. 
- Experience designing electrical systems for industrial equipment, power systems, switchgear, generators or similar engineered products. 
- Understanding of control panels, wiring practices and manufacturing/build processes. 
- Ability to perform electrical calculations and interpret relevant electrical standards. 
- Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers would be beneficial. 
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred. 
- Ideally 4-6+ years' electrical design experience. 
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who wants greater technical ownership while remaining involved in hands-on design and engineering

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