Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Leicester
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.75 per week (Standard hours: Mon-Thurs 8:15-17:00, Fri 8:15-13:00; some flexibility available)
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme, 4.5% contributory pension, life insurance, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, free tea and coffee
Interview Process: Stage 1 via Teams, Stage 2 face-to-face

About the Role

A long-established electrical equipment manufacturer is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team within the load bank division. This role involves designing electrical equipment for industrial applications, applying best practices and industry standards, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on design experience, a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, and basic mechanical design knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Review design requirements and produce calculations and documentation
Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards
Create electrical wiring diagrams and component layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
Review and approve design work from team members
Maintain quality systems and document changes via Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Oversee CE marking processes and perform DFMEAs
Support R&D and product testing initiatives
Conduct technical investigations and implement corrective actions
Provide technical support across production, sales, service, and customer support
Deliver projects on time and within budget
Identify and implement new industry processes
Perform additional duties as required

Candidate Profile

Multiple years of electrical design experience, ideally including machinery design
Degree-qualified in electrical engineering
Familiarity with IEC 60204 and IEC 61439 standards
Experience with CE marking and DFMEA processes
Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical
Experience with CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or Siemens is advantageous
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments