Electrical Design Engineer – Overview:

- Our client, an electrical equipment manufacturer based in Leicester with over 100 years’ experience is looking for a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to support the engineering team of our load bank division and Power Prove.

In this pivotal role, you’ll contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications.

 

Electrical Design Engineer – Responsibilities:

- Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation (resistor element and design overview sheets).
- Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Produce electrical wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical and corresponding component layouts.
- Review and approve design information from other team members.
- Adhere to quality systems, including using Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to document changes.
- Oversee the CE marking process on new designs including performing DFMEAs.
- Participate in research, development, and product testing as agreed with the Division Director.
- Conduct technical investigations, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions.
- Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support.
- Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, managing a complex workload efficiently.
- Identify and apply new industry-wide processes within the company.
- Perform additional duties as required.

 

Electrical Design Engineer – Requirements:

- Multiple years electrical design experience, preferably some with machinery design.
- Qualified to degree level in electrical engineering.
- Knowledge of, and experience of designing in accordance with IEC 60204 and IEC 61439.
- Experience of the product CE marking process and DFMEA.
- A high level of competency with Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical is required.
- A CAD software package such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo, Siemens would be an advantage.
- Ability to integrate not only with the design team, but also other office staff and the manufacturing operatives, with clear communication and an approachable personality.

 

Electrical Design Engineer – Salary & Benefits:

- £35,000 - £50,000pa
- Discretionary Bonus scheme
- Pension
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Life insurance & health cash plan