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Electrical Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting
Tamworth
money-bag £50000 - £60000/annum
Posted: 07 May 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 05 June 2026
Ref: 225074579

Electrical Design Engineer
Tamworth
Up to 60k DOE

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team delivering advanced automation, materials handling systems, robotic solutions, and defence-related control panel projects.

This role sits across multiple high-value industries, including industrial automation and defence engineering, and requires a strong understanding of both complex electrical design and automation compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce and develop electrical design solutions for automated machinery, robotics systems, and materials handling equipment
  • Design control panels, particularly for defence-sector applications (Derby-based projects)
  • Work across full project lifecycle: concept, detailed design, build support, and commissioning
  • Ensure compliance with relevant automation safety standards and legislation
  • Develop safety documentation and functional safety requirements
  • Collaborate with mechanical, software, and project engineering teams
  • Support manufacturing and site teams during build and installation phases
  • Work across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment


Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 3+ years'' experience in electrical design engineering (non-junior level)
  • Strong background in automation, robotics, or materials handling systems
  • Proven experience with control panel design and industrial electrical systems
  • Solid understanding of automation safety standards and legislation
  • Experience using:
  • EPLAN (essential)
  • SolidWorks Electrical (desirable / used internally)
  • Knowledge of functional safety engineering tools such as SISTEMA
  • Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards and compliance requirements
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Flexible and willing to travel on an ad hoc basis
  • British Nationals due to security clearance

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