Job Details: Electrical Design Engineer
Company
Automated Logistics
Location
East Midlands
Salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Job Ref.
20657
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
30/09/2025
Benefits
Pension Scheme 5%, 25 Days Hol, Hybrid
Contact
Are you an Electrical Design Engineer seeking a new challenge? Join a leading supplier of material flow and internal logistics systems with decades of expertise delivering innovative solutions across transport, sorting, assembly, and warehouse automation to blue-chip clients across the UK and Europe.
Electrical Design Engineer - EPLAN
Option for Graduate/Junior Engineer
£30,000 - £50,000
5% pension scheme & 25 days hols.
EPlan East Midlands based.
8-4.30 Mon-Fri - Hybrid Working
Ref: 20657
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading suppliers of automated logistics systems. With 60+ years of expertise, this company delivers complete solutions —supporting high-profile blue-chip clients across the UK and Europe.
Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:
- Collaborate within a controls engineering team alongside software and hardware engineers
- Create schematic drawings for control cabinets and field installations using EPLAN Pro Panel (EPLAN Electric P8 with 3D panel layouts)
- Prepare designs for manufacture and liaise with external suppliers
- Troubleshoot engineering issues with root cause analysis and solutions
- Approve and sign off electrical drawings
- Supervise Electrical Technicians and oversee machine build quality
- Manage site queries and resolve design-related issues
- Lead projects ranging from £80k up to £30M in value
EPlan Design Engineer – The Person:
- Experienced electrical engineer with relevant design background
- Proficient in EPLAN (training available for the right candidate)
- AutoCAD skills a plus but not essential
- Knowledge of UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations and EU Machinery Directive
- Strong understanding of automation architectures and industrial network protocols
- Extensive knowledge of ProfiNET, Ethernet/IP, inverters, and control wiring
- Familiarity with safety system architectures and SISTEMA software
Located in the East Midlands, this role would be commutable from within & around Nottingham, Derby, Leicester & Grantham. Hybrid working is available with this role.
For further information call Sarah Clarke Available on 01902212000 or 07519122547
Or email: sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk