Electrical Design Engineer

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