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Senior Design Engineer

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ready to take the lead on technically challenging and high‑impact projects?
We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our clients growing engineering function, driving the design and delivery of control panels, MCCs and automation systems for a wide range of industrial applications. This role is based in the Hampshire area.
In this key role, you’ll take ownership of complex design work, provide technical leadership, and play a pivotal part in ensuring our solutions are safe, compliant, innovative, and cost‑effective.

Experience

  * Leading the design and development of electrical control panels, MCCs and automation systems from concept to manufacture.

  * Producing and reviewing detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and layouts.

  * Verifying design integrity through testing and design verification processes.

  * Ensuring all designs meet client specifications, functional requirements and BS EN 61439‑2:2021.

  * Selecting and specifying electrical components with consideration of performance, compliance and value.

  * Supporting manufacturing teams, resolving design queries, and providing technical input during FAT, SAT and commissioning.

  * Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous process and design improvement.

  * Staying current with new standards, technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications

  * Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

  * Strong practical knowledge of LV control panel and MCC design.

  * Solid understanding of BS EN 61439‑2:2021.

  * Experience supporting panel build, testing and commissioning activities.

  * Ability to interpret specifications and deliver custom, compliant solutions.

  * Experience leading or mentoring within a design environment.

  * Hands‑on experience with automation systems or intelligent MCCs.

Desirable

  * Advanced CAD capability (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Promis.E).

  * Experience with PLC‑based control and industrial communication systems.

  * Manufacturer or industry training in MCC or automation technologies.

  * Further qualifications in electrical power, automation or systems engineering.

  * Project or engineering management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, APMP)

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