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Electrical Design Engineer

MTrec Recruitment
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 6TA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.
  • Candidates are required to have a minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial electrical control system design.
  • Responsibilities include interpreting customer specifications, producing high-quality designs, and acting as the key contact for project-related queries.
  • The role emphasizes compliance with safety standards and requires proficiency in electrical CAD software, along with strong analytical skills.
  • Additional benefits include 26 days of annual leave, fully expensed travel for work-related visits, and opportunities for professional development.

Rewards and Benefits on Offer.

  • Competitive salary (£35,000 - £50,000 DOE).
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Fully expensed travel for work-related visits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on employee well-being.
  • Sick pay and other company benefits.
  • Stable, full-time, permanent role with Monday-Friday day shifts (07:30-16:00 Mon-Thurs, 07:30-12:30 Fri).

The Job You’ll Do.

  • Interpreting customer specifications and requirements to produce high-quality designs.
  • Creating and issuing accurate quotes to customers.
  • Acting as the key point of contact for project-related queries.
  • Designing safe and effective low voltage control systems, including bill of materials management.
  • Producing engineering drawings (schematics, layouts, harnesses) and technical documentation.
  • Supporting production teams and problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Conducting site visits, inspections, and customer meetings as required.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant safety and engineering standards.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and best practices.

The Person.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial electrical control system design.
  • Strong background in industrial control panels, ideally within heavy industrial machinery.
  • Proficiency with electrical CAD software for drafting and design.
  • Experience in customer-facing roles and project coordination.
  • Ability to create and manage technical and engineering documentation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to specify components and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Engineering qualification at Level 3 or equivalent experience (apprenticeship/training acceptable).

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Professional registration (IEng or CEng).
  • Experience with PLC software programming and commissioning.
  • Knowledge of functional safety and related standards.
  • Previous experience in wiring, site installation, or machinery commissioning.
  • HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.