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Electrical Design Engineer

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Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£40k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Electrical Design/Controls Engineer

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Salary: £40,000-£55,000 DOE + up to 25% bonus

Jackson Hogg are delighted be working with a global provider of combat engineering equipment within the defence sector. This client is looking to bring an Electrical Design/Controls to be part of a team responsible for product design, innovative product development, and the delivery of the complete manufacturing and technical data packs associated with their contracts.

This is a permanent, hybrid role (2 days working from home), based in Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities:

* Working within a multi-discipline engineering team to meet the project requirements.

* Develop electrical designs from concept through to manufacturing detail, including specifications of proprietary components, supporting analysis and reports.

* Develop, program, and test PLC systems for controlling PEL products.

* Hosting and participating in internal and external design reviews, providing technical input throughput the development of a product/solution.

* Supporting verification of fellow engineers’ designs.

* Developing the testing requirements for both prototype and product manufacture.

* Supporting build, commissioning, and trials of new products.

* Analysing problems and producing ideas/designs to solve them.

* Working within the budget to deliver safe, effective products, on-time and to specification.

* Maintaining a knowledge of current technical trends and innovation to assist in the development of current and future products.

* Supporting delivery of customer training.

* Working cross functionally (Commercial, Sales, Projects teams) within the business to improve efficiency and deliver effective products.

* Coaching team members to improve capabilities and develop their engineering knowledge / expertise.

Key Requirements:

* A degree in Electrical, Control, or Electronics Engineering, Science, Physics or Maths with a grade of at least a 2:1 or an equivalent qualification and experience.

* Proven experience in automotive, robotics, or manufacturing industry.

* Experience of electronics and electrical design is essential.

* Knowledge of PLC software is beneficial but can be trained on the role.

* Able to think laterally when problem solving.

* Ability to investigate and interpret data, issues, and situations, to make sound decisions in high-stress situations.

* Staff development and career progression is crucial to the business, and they are therefore seeking a highly motivated engineer that can help others to develop and achieve their potential. You will therefore have skills in (or an interest in undertaking) the leadership and development/mentoring of staff and to help develop others by sharing your knowledge and experience.

* Appetite for learning new technologies and applications.

* Ability to communicate complex procedures to colleagues.

* Self-motivating, initiative-taking and results driven approach.

* If you are interested in this role please submit your CV below

Reference: 225347493

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Electrical Design Engineer

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Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£40k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Electrical Design/Controls Engineer

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Salary: £40,000-£55,000 DOE + up to 25% bonus

Jackson Hogg are delighted be working with a global provider of combat engineering equipment within the defence sector. This client is looking to bring an Electrical Design/Controls to be part of a team responsible for product design, innovative product development, and the delivery of the complete manufacturing and technical data packs associated with their contracts.

This is a permanent, hybrid role (2 days working from home), based in Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities:

* Working within a multi-discipline engineering team to meet the project requirements.

* Develop electrical designs from concept through to manufacturing detail, including specifications of proprietary components, supporting analysis and reports.

* Develop, program, and test PLC systems for controlling PEL products.

* Hosting and participating in internal and external design reviews, providing technical input throughput the development of a product/solution.

* Supporting verification of fellow engineers’ designs.

* Developing the testing requirements for both prototype and product manufacture.

* Supporting build, commissioning, and trials of new products.

* Analysing problems and producing ideas/designs to solve them.

* Working within the budget to deliver safe, effective products, on-time and to specification.

* Maintaining a knowledge of current technical trends and innovation to assist in the development of current and future products.

* Supporting delivery of customer training.

* Working cross functionally (Commercial, Sales, Projects teams) within the business to improve efficiency and deliver effective products.

* Coaching team members to improve capabilities and develop their engineering knowledge / expertise.

Key Requirements:

* A degree in Electrical, Control, or Electronics Engineering, Science, Physics or Maths with a grade of at least a 2:1 or an equivalent qualification and experience.

* Proven experience in automotive, robotics, or manufacturing industry.

* Experience of electronics and electrical design is essential.

* Knowledge of PLC software is beneficial but can be trained on the role.

* Able to think laterally when problem solving.

* Ability to investigate and interpret data, issues, and situations, to make sound decisions in high-stress situations.

* Staff development and career progression is crucial to the business, and they are therefore seeking a highly motivated engineer that can help others to develop and achieve their potential. You will therefore have skills in (or an interest in undertaking) the leadership and development/mentoring of staff and to help develop others by sharing your knowledge and experience.

* Appetite for learning new technologies and applications.

* Ability to communicate complex procedures to colleagues.

* Self-motivating, initiative-taking and results driven approach.

* If you are interested in this role please submit your CV below
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Reference: 225347493

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