Electrical Design Engineer
Cambridge
Up to £60,000 + benefits
This Electrical Design Engineer role will be working with an innovative engineering business developing advanced industrial systems used in high-performance manufacturing environments. Their technology helps customers reduce energy consumption, improve process reliability and introduce cutting-edge production methods across sectors including food & beverage and advanced composites.
Due to continued growth and new product development, they are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join the team developing next-generation systems.
The Role: Electrical Design Engineer
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This is a broad and hands-on engineering role combining concept electrical design, problem-solving, system development and customer interaction.
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You’ll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle from concept control panel design through to build support, fault finding, commissioning and ongoing product improvement.
Key responsibilities include: Electrical Design Engineer
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Designing electrical schematics for control panels used for industrial equipment
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Producing electrical schematics for HV and LV systems, documentation and revision-controlled design packs
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Supporting the development of next-generation products & systems
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Working closely with production, suppliers and subcontract manufacturers during system builds
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Diagnosing faults and supporting existing systems in the field – creating change requests and ECNs,
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Assisting with commissioning activities including FAT and SAT & quality sign off
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Collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams to deliver robust technical solutions
Knowledge Required: Electrical Design Engineer
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Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
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Good industry experience in electrical schematics and control panel design
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Knowledge of high voltage systems would be ideal (1500V DC) but Low voltage with the aptitude to learn is suitable
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Passion for innovation and creativity, confidence & curiosity to challenge the status-quo to drive new product development
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Solid electrical design capability with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
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Good working knowledge of Electrical design software – EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, WSCAD etc
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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Good documentation, revision control and technical communication skills
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Comfortable working directly with customers, suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams
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Understanding of PLC/HMI development and troubleshooting beneficial
The company offer good benefits including holiday, pension, sick pay, service awards and an early finish on a Friday. They are open to engineers looking to relocate to the area
