Electrical Design Engineer
Summary
Designs electrical schematics and layouts using EPLAN or AutoCAD for low-volume manufacturing projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration with engineering teams.
- Excellent Company
- £40 - £45K
- Great Staff Benefits
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Employment Type: Permanent - Full time
Salary; £40/45k
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer with experience in EPLAN or AutoCAD to support the design and development of electrical systems for low-volume manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to production, and capable of producing accurate, high-quality schematics and layouts tailored to bespoke or small-batch projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using EPLAN or AutoCAD
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for low-volume manufacturing projects
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers, production teams, and project stakeholders to ensure designs meet technical and commercial requirements
- Select appropriate electrical components and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
- Support prototyping, testing, and validation of electrical systems
- Modify and improve existing designs based on feedback from production or field performance
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving design-related issues during manufacturing
- Maintain organized design files, revision control, and documentation standards
- Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer or similar role
- Proficiency in EPLAN and/or AutoCAD Electrical
- Strong understanding of electrical design principles, control systems, and panel design
- Experience producing schematics and layouts for manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with low-volume or bespoke manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, BS, or equivalent)
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Experience with PLC systems and control panel design
- Knowledge of wiring harness design and documentation
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly practices
- Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Practical, hands-on mindset with a focus on delivering workable solutions
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a low-volume, high-variation environment
- Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projects
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Overseas travel