Electrical Design Engineer

ManpowerGroup Accrington, Lancashire, Hyndburn, Lancashire; Lancashire; North West England; England Jun 9, 2026

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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