Job Profile for Electrical Design Engineer 46283

Position: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (Dependent on Experience)

A specialist engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. The company designs and manufactures high-performance systems and automated equipment for a range of industries including automotive, HVAC, and advanced manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, bespoke machinery within a collaborative engineering environment.

Job Overview

Design and develop electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
Manage and maintain design data and documentation using Autodesk Vault
Develop electrical systems for automated, PLC-controlled machinery
Ensure integration between electrical, mechanical, and control systems
Specify and design safety circuits in line with relevant standards
Work with Siemens PLCs, drives, and other automation components (e.g. Allen Bradley)
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production teams to ensure design accuracy
Support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of systemsRequirements

Proven experience in electrical design within a manufacturing or automation environment
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk Vault
Experience designing PLC-based control systems
Strong understanding of industrial safety circuits and associated components
Knowledge of relevant electrical standards and regulations
Good problem-solving and communication skills
Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience)Salary & Benefits

Hours of Work

Full-time, office-based role
Standard working hours (flexibility may be required depending on projects)Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Opportunity to work on complex, bespoke engineering projects
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environmentBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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