Electrical Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gainsborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

AutoCAD Solidworks Electrical PLC Systems CAD System Management Machinery Directive EN ISO 13849-1 Electrical Design BOM Preparation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Electrical Design Engineer at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Gainsborough, England.

Email your CV to Alan Shaw at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Job Description

The activities and descriptions below are the base roles and responsibilities for the Electrical design function, the list is not exhaustive and other roles and responsibilities can be added by the Company if it deems said role or responsibility to be part of the duties of an Electrical Design Engineer.

Job Duties

  • You will need to be able discuss the different engineering designs that are related to electrical systems.
  • It is your duty to check the different electrical equipments and processes. You will need to keep a track on the different systems that are in use.
  • You will design bespoke Electrical packages for our clients, in line with the operating areas of the product
  • It is your duty to design new electrical systems, test the details and then implement it as well.
  • You will need to perform the different calculations regarding the electrical systems that would be installed and check the details accordingly.
  • You will need to stack the information regarding different electrical systems and use it in a constructive manner.
  • All work will be completed as per the time constraints detailed in the original plan.
  • Preparation of electrical schematic drawings (use of Solidworks electrical or similar).
  • Preparation of BOM's for use in the company ERP system
  • Preparation of 2D control panel layouts.
  • Preparation of terminal strip layouts.
  • Preparation of IO layouts for PLC systems.
  • Able to set up the and maintain the CAD system, developing library's and establishing standard components.
  • Develop an electrical engineering standard for components and suppliers.
  • Interpret and develop existing designs.
  • Liaise closely with the mechanical design team to establish details before manufacturing starts.
  • Support the electrical engineers during installation and fault finding.
  • Support the software engineers during programming and commissioning.
  • Familiarity with the machinery directive
  • Knowledge of Sistema and EN ISO 13849-1

Skills and Qualifications

  • HNC in electrical engineering.
  • 5 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Able to communicate at all levels.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Methodical & logical.
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to get hands on.

Software

  • Excel
  • Word
  • AutoCAD
  • Solidworks

Application

Please email your CV to our HR Manager, Alan Shaw, at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] if you would like to be considered.

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Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Somerby Way, Gainsborough, DN21 1QT, England.

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