Electrical Design Engineer

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 systems

Requirements

• 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 environment

Bennett & 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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