Electrical Design Engineer

Description

Electrical Design Engineer - Special Purpose Machinery

Location: Cambourne, Cambridge areaUp to GBP45,000 depending on experience + Annual BonusPermanent Monday to Friday Office Based

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a background in machinery, automation, or packaging equipment?

We are recruiting for a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer of food processing and packaging machinery based in the St. Neots area. This is a great chance to become part of a successful engineering business working on bespoke automated equipment in a technically varied and rewarding role.

This position would suit someone who enjoys electrical design work for machinery, including control panels, wiring schematics, and integrated electrical systems, and who is comfortable working closely with mechanical and software engineering teams.

Please note: due to the location, own transport is essential.

The Role:

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical design and development of machinery and packaging equipment, ensuring all systems are practical, compliant, and built to a high technical standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel designs using AutoCAD and/or EPLANDesign electrical systems for automated machineryWork closely with mechanical and software engineers on PLC and HMI integrationEnsure designs comply with relevant standards including IEC 60204, ISO 13849, and BS7671Provide technical support during machine build, testing, and troubleshootingSupport production and build teams with electrical design input when requiredAssist with continuous improvement of design processes and documentation

Requirements:

HNC, HND, or higher qualification in Electrical EngineeringPrevious experience in electrical design within machinery, automation, packaging equipment, or special purpose machineryStrong working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or EPLANGood understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and motor control systemsKnowledge of electrical standards and machine safety complianceStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within an engineering team

Desirable:

Experience with Mitsubishi, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley PLCsKnowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, RS232, and RS485Experience working within food processing, packaging machinery, or a similar manufacturing environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking business where you can play a key role in the development of specialist machinery.

Send your CV today to be considered.

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.

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