New Job Opening: Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels) in Newtownabbey, UK

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels)

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a well-established and growing engineering business, who are seeking to appoint an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Engineer to work on bespoke engineering solutions, collaborating closely with contractors and internal teams to deliver high-quality control panel designs.

The successful Electrical Design Engineer will play a key role in translating customer requirements into practical, manufacturable designs, supporting projects from concept through to delivery.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Stable, growing engineering business with strong project pipeline


2. Monday to Friday role with early Friday finish


3. Opportunity to work on bespoke BMS control panel designs

The Role:
• Design bespoke control panels based on client engineering requirements
• Produce detailed electrical schematics for manufacturing teams
• Liaise regularly with Mechanical & Electrical Contractors
• Ensure designs are practical, efficient and manufacturable
• Support system testing, fault finding and commissioning where required
• Work to project deadlines, ensuring delivery on time and within budget

The Person:
• Experience in Electrical, HVAC, BMS or Process Control environments
• Strong background in electrical design and engineering
• Proficient in CAD packages such as Eplan, AutoCad or SolidWorks Electrical
• Ability to create accurate schematic drawings for manufacture
• Experience in control and instrumentation design is desirable
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines

The Rewards:
• Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)
• Full-time, permanent role
• Early finish on Fridays
• Opportunity to work on technically varied and interesting projects
• Supportive team environment with long-term career potential

Next Steps:
For further information, and to apply for this Electrical Design Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron. Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities.

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