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Electrical Design Engineer
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
About the Company
Our client is a well-established UK-based automation specialist headquartered in Cambridgeshire, delivering bespoke engineering solutions to a wide range of UK and international manufacturing businesses—primarily within the FMCG, food & beverage, refrigeration, and general manufacturing sectors. They design, manufacture, and install high-quality industrial control panels and advanced automation systems, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as PLC, HMI, and SCADA to streamline production processes. With the capability to deliver full end-to-end solutions from design through to commissioning and support—they are known for their engineering excellence, innovation, and customer-first approach.
The Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll work closely with the business owner to design bespoke automation machinery as the company embark on a period of significant growth with full order books. This is the start of their exciting expansion plans and this person will play a key role in the future of the company.
Key Responsibilities
* Understand and interpret customer/process requirements.
* Prepare functional design specifications and user manuals.
* Design electrical systems using EPLAN ProPanel, including 3D layout drawings.
* Create accurate Bills of Materials (BoMs) for procurement and documentation.
* Collaborate with design and controls engineers to meet overall system needs.
* Support commissioning processes (FAT & SAT).
* Ensure compliance with safety directives and technical standards.
* Occasionally travel for customer meetings and site support.
* Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Proficient in EPLAN ProPanel or similar electrical design software.
* Familiar with SISTEMA and safety-related system design.
* Experieced in Control Panel design
* Experience in special-purpose machinery, automation, robotics, conveyor and vision systems.
* Strong communicator with excellent time management skills.
* Knowledge of UKCA/CE compliance and technical file creation.
* Degree or HNC/HND/BTECt in Electrical Engineering.
* Experienced in electrical design within automation or manufacturing.
Interested?
If you're a detail-oriented engineer with a passion for automation and problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussionBefore You Apply
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