I'm recruiting on behalf of an innovative engineering company based in Beccles, who are looking to expand their design team with the addition of an experienced Electrical Design Engineer.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to define and deliver the electrical design scope for various projects.
- Produce electrical schematics and layouts for complex machinery and systems.
- Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal procedures.
- Identify and reduce design-related risks with a strong focus on safety.
- Maintain compliance with internal design assurance and audit processes.
- Generate electrical parts lists and bills of materials from approved designs.
- Support the sales team with technical input for quotations and production costing.
- Provide technical support during the build, testing, and commissioning phases.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing existing designs.
Requirements:
- Degree-qualified or completed a relevant apprenticeship in electrical engineering.
- Proficient with AutoCAD and experienced using EPlan.
- Background in electrical design within the automation or special purpose machinery sector.
- Ability to interpret and create detailed electrical schematics.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and compliance.
- Logical thinker with excellent problem-solving ability.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable Skills (not essential):
- PLC/HMI programming experience (e.g., Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, B&R, Festo).
- Knowledge of motion control systems and 6-axis robotics.
- Familiarity with script-based programming.
Benefits:
- £35,000 - £45,000
- 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Sick pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Study support
- Company events & team-building activities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Pension scheme + pension advice sessions
- Free on-site parking
