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Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels)

Hudson Shribman
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B9 5PX, England

Salary

£38,000 - £44,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for two Electrical Design Engineers to join a growing manufacturer of power and control panel systems.
  • The role involves converting customer electrical schematics into efficient designs and producing clear CAD drawings and bills of materials.
  • Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant design experience in electrical manufacturing and a strong knowledge of CAD software.
  • The position offers a salary range of £38,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, along with various benefits including a matched pension and critical illness insurance.
  • Successful applicants will work closely with production teams and project managers to ensure practical and manufacturable designs.
Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels)

About the Role

We’re seeking two Electrical Design Engineers to join a successful and expanding manufacturer of power and control panel systems. This site-based role is ideal for engineers who enjoy converting customer electrical schematics into accurate, efficient, and manufacturable designs.

You’ll focus on design for manufacture, producing clear and precise CAD drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and simplifying the build and assembly process for the production team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Produce manufacturing and assembly drawings based on customer electrical schematics.

  • Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for production.

  • Apply design for manufacture (DfM) principles to improve build efficiency and reduce complexity.

  • Work closely with production teams to ensure designs are practical and easy to assemble.

  • Collaborate with project managers and customers to clarify technical requirements.

  • Support ongoing product improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills and Experience
  • Experience in electrical design for control panels, power panels, or related manufacturing environments.

  • Strong working knowledge of CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar).

  • Ability to interpret customer schematics and create production-ready designs.

  • Sound understanding of manufacturing processes, panel layouts, and wiring methods.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering and production teams.

Qualifications
  • HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (degree desirable).

  • At least 3–5 years of relevant design experience within panel building or electrical manufacturing.

Benefits
  • Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 DOE

  • 5% matched pension

  • Critical illness insurance 

  • Death in Service 

  • 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and 1 extra day off for your birthday

  • Early finish every Friday

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