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Electrical Design Engineer

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Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
A well-established automation and engineering solutions provider is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and delivery of special purpose machinery, automation systems, and materials handling equipment.

The role involves producing robust, compliant electrical designs across multiple projects and product lines, supporting the full project lifecycle from concept through build, commissioning, and ongoing technical support.

Electrical Design Engineer

£40-60k + Pension, Life Assurance, 25 Days Holiday + Stats

Derbyshire. Ref: 25365

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

Design and develop electrical control systems for bespoke automation, special purpose machinery, and materials handling equipment
Design electrical systems and control panels in line with relevant UK, European, and international standards, as well as customer-specific requirements
Ensure electrical designs consider reliability, ease of assembly, serviceability, and long-term maintenance
Support fault finding and root cause analysis during design, build, commissioning, and post-installation support phases
Create detailed electrical schematics and manufacturing documentation using EPLAN Electric P8 and SolidWorks Electrical
Apply working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems within electrical designs
Produce technical documentation to support machine build, installation & commissioning
Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification/experience)
Must be experienced with producing SISTEMA reports
Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in an electrical design engineering role
Strong hands-on experience designing electrical control systems for electro-mechanical equipment within industrial, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments
Experience with special purpose machinery, automation systems, or materials handling equipment is highly desirable
Electrical schematic and panel design using EPLAN Electric P8 OR SolidWorks Electrical - both would be very beneficial but not essential
Control panel design and documentation to manufacturing standard
Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic control principles
Capable of engaging with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers as required
You will support two offices one in Derbyshire and one in Staffordshire. Ideally you will be located between the two around Burton on Trent or Coalville area, however, if you are located closer to one office, your travel will be expensed when commuting to the other.

One location has a focus on materials handling projects with Eplan, the other supporting Aerospace & Defence projects with SolidWorks Electrical.

Commutable locations would include Lichfield, Coleshill, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Redditch, Atherstone, Ilkeston, Nottingham, Long Eaton, Beeston, Leicester, Loughborough and surrounding.

Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill

Reference: 225210405

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Electrical Design Engineer

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Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library

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Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
A well-established automation and engineering solutions provider is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and delivery of special purpose machinery, automation systems, and materials handling equipment.

The role involves producing robust, compliant electrical designs across multiple projects and product lines, supporting the full project lifecycle from concept through build, commissioning, and ongoing technical support.

Electrical Design Engineer

£40-60k + Pension, Life Assurance, 25 Days Holiday + Stats

Derbyshire. Ref: 25365

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

Design and develop electrical control systems for bespoke automation, special purpose machinery, and materials handling equipment
Design electrical systems and control panels in line with relevant UK, European, and international standards, as well as customer-specific requirements
Ensure electrical designs consider reliability, ease of assembly, serviceability, and long-term maintenance
Support fault finding and root cause analysis during design, build, commissioning, and post-installation support phases
Create detailed electrical schematics and manufacturing documentation using EPLAN Electric P8 and SolidWorks Electrical
Apply working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems within electrical designs
Produce technical documentation to support machine build, installation & commissioning
Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification/experience)
Must be experienced with producing SISTEMA reports
Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in an electrical design engineering role
Strong hands-on experience designing electrical control systems for electro-mechanical equipment within industrial, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments
Experience with special purpose machinery, automation systems, or materials handling equipment is highly desirable
Electrical schematic and panel design using EPLAN Electric P8 OR SolidWorks Electrical - both would be very beneficial but not essential
Control panel design and documentation to manufacturing standard
Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic control principles
Capable of engaging with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers as required
You will support two offices one in Derbyshire and one in Staffordshire. Ideally you will be located between the two around Burton on Trent or Coalville area, however, if you are located closer to one office, your travel will be expensed when commuting to the other.

One location has a focus on materials handling projects with Eplan, the other supporting Aerospace & Defence projects with SolidWorks Electrical.

Commutable locations would include Lichfield, Coleshill, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Redditch, Atherstone, Ilkeston, Nottingham, Long Eaton, Beeston, Leicester, Loughborough and surrounding.

Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill
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Reference: 225210405

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