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Electrical Design Engineer in Hinckley

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer

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Location: Midlands
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on skills and experience

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The Opportunity

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This is an opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business specialising in the design and delivery of complex electrical and control systems projects.

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This role will involve designing electrical systems for a range of automated and industrial applications, supporting projects from initial concept through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Design electrical and control systems using EPLAN Electric P8.
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  • Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts and associated manufacturing documentation.
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  • Create detailed documentation including terminal plans, cable schedules, bills of materials and safety-related documentation.
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  • Generate reports and labelling information, including wire numbers, cable labels and device tags.
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  • Import and export engineering drawings in DXF/DWG formats where required.
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  • Design and support validation of machine safety systems in accordance with relevant standards.
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  • Ensure all designs comply with applicable electrical, safety and quality requirements.
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  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
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  • Provide technical support during build, installation, commissioning and customer handover activities.
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  • Attend customer sites when required to support project delivery.
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Essential Requirements

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  • HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
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  • Experience in an Electrical Design Engineer position within a project-led engineering environment.
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  • Strong experience using EPLAN Electric P8.
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  • Good understanding of electrical design principles, control systems and industrial automation equipment.
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  • Experience designing systems incorporating variable speed drives, servo drives or motion control equipment.
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  • Knowledge of machinery safety principles and safety circuit design.
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  • Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
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  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
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  • Full UK driving licence.
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Desirable Skills & Experience

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  • Experience using EPLAN Pro Panel.
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  • Familiarity with safety validation tools and Performance Level calculations.
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For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert

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Electrical Design Engineer in Hinckley

Hinckley, MN 55037
Full time

Published on 08/06/2026

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