Electrical Design Engineer

A dynamic and rapidly growing automation and integration specialist, this company delivers innovative control and digital systems across a range of sectors, including food and beverage, life sciences, water and utilities, and manufacturing. With an engineering-led and forward-thinking culture, the team focuses on advancing control systems, SCADA/MES integration, and OT cybersecurity.

Supporting some of the most demanding industrial environments in the UK, the company provides comprehensive engineering solutions—from initial concept to commissioning and digital transformation. Continued growth is driving the search for high-calibre talent to help shape the next phase of development.

Electrical Design Engineer

£40,000 - £55,000 + Pension + Healthcare

Reading

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Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

• Create detailed electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for control panels, compliant with customer specifications and industry standards
• Specify and source components such as PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors to optimise system performance and cost-effectiveness
• Develop and integrate control systems with broader industrial processes
• Produce high-quality design documentation
• Work closely with clients to interpret requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards; support testing and commissioning of systems when required
• Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, reduce costs, and improve product reliability
• Collaborate with production, proposals, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project delivery

Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

• Proven experience in electrical design, control systems, or a similar engineering role within manufacturing or industrial automation
• Proficient in electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar)
• Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols is advantageous
• Understanding of industry standards such as IEC, UL, or BS EN for electrical control panel design ideal

You will be responsible for managing and taking ownership on numerous projects acting as a point of contact for the customer, including managing sub-contractors and controlling the procurement.

For further information call John Anderson

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