Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

📍 Based near Bedford
💰 £53,000–£54,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for a hands-on, hardware-focused role within a specialist machinery manufacturer? This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business that designs and manufactures bespoke industrial machinery for key sectors.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary: £53,000–£54,000
Hybrid working: 2 days from home / 3 days in the office
Stable, specialist manufacturing environment
Supportive team culture with on-site production

The Role

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering & Automation Team Leader, you will join a close-knit team. You’ll play a key role in the conceptual and detailed design of special-purpose machinery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Creating electrical circuit designs from written specifications
Producing complete schematic drawing packages
Generating and maintaining Bills of Materials within the ERP system
Designing for manufacture and assembly
Liaising with suppliers on purchased components
Supporting production, service, and sales teams
Developing test plans and procedures
Supporting projects to demanding timescales and budgets

This role is predominantly office-based, particularly as manufacturing is on-site and collaboration with production teams is key.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated and practical Electrical Design Engineer who thrives in a collaborative engineering environment.

Essential:

1+ year of EPLAN experience would be desirable, however other electrical CAD packages will be considered.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical
Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering
Strong understanding of electrical circuit diagrams and symbols
Proven experience in electrical hardware design
Knowledge of EN60204 and EN13849 

If you’re an experienced Electrical Hardware Design Engineer looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects in a manufacturing-led business, we’d love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed