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Electrical Design Engineer in Blackburn

Job DescriptionElectrical Design Engineer - Special Purpose Machinery\n

Location: Stockport
Salary: Up to £55,000
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity\n

We're recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of bespoke automation and special purpose machinery.

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You'll play a key role in designing electrical control systems for complex manufacturing equipment, working alongside automation and mechanical engineering teams to deliver innovative machinery for customers worldwide.

Responsibilities\n

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  • Produce electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.
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  • Design electrical control panels and machine wiring layouts.
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  • Develop PLC I/O architecture and control system documentation.
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  • Specify sensors, instrumentation, drives and safety systems.
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  • Produce electrical BOMs and technical documentation.
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  • Support commissioning and machine build activities.
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  • Work closely with software engineers on PLC integration.
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Requirements\n

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  • Electrical Design experience within machinery or automation.
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  • Experience designing control panels and machine electrical systems.
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  • Understanding of PLC control systems.
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  • Knowledge of instrumentation and industrial automation.
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  • AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN experience.
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Desirable Experience\n

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  • Siemens
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  • Allen Bradley
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  • Beckhoff
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  • Mitsubishi
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  • Omron
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  • Machine Safety
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  • Functional Safety
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  • Servo Systems
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Benefits\n

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  • Salary up to £55,000
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  • Pension
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  • Healthcare
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  • Flexible working
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  • Modern engineering facility
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  • Career progression into Senior/Lead Design Engineer
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Electrical Design Engineer in Blackburn

Blackburn, OK
Full time

Published on 07/25/2026

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