Electrical Design Engineer

ManpowerGroup Accrington, Lancashire, Hyndburn, Lancashire; Lancashire; North West England; England 4 days ago

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

Electrical Design Engineer focuses on design bespoke electrical control panels for web‑transport and automation machinery.

What the role involves

  • Design bespoke electrical control panels for web‑transport and automation machinery.
  • Produce detailed electrical schematics including control circuits, power distribution and safety systems.
  • Create wiring diagrams for motors, drives, sensors, actuators, HMIs and field devices.
  • Specify cable routing, connectors, field wiring schedules and termination details.
  • Generate accurate Bills of Materials for all electrical components.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (IEC/EN 60204‑1, Machinery Directive, CE/UL).

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

  • Work on custom‑built, technically challenging automation machinery.
  • Hands‑on electrical control panel and machine design responsibility.
  • Involvement across the full engineering lifecycle.
  • Exposure to industrial automation, motion control and safety systems.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving
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