Lead Electrical Design Engineer
  • England,East of England,Suffolk,Ipswich
  • full-time
  • £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Our client, a forward-thinking and innovative company, is seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in designing and developing cutting-edge NDP automation machines.
Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Design Engineer are:
*Lead the design and development of electrical systems for NDP automation machines, creating solutions from the ground up.
*Design and implement safety systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
*Develop and assemble electrical cabinets for new machinery with a focus on efficiency and reliability.
*Create, modify, and ensure the accuracy of electrical drawings and pneumatic diagrams.
*Support production teams by diagnosing and resolving electrical faults.
*Collaborate with the controls engineer during commissioning to ensure smooth operations.
*Champion continuous improvement initiatives for existing machinery.
*Take ownership of electrical safety, risk assessments, and compliance with relevant standards.
*Occasionally participate in international machine commissioning.
*Mentor and manage junior engineers and technicians.
*Maintain and manage electrical Bill of Materials (BOMs).
Required Skills & Experience required for this Electrical Design Engineer position:
*A qualification in electrical or mechatronic engineering (e.g., HNC, HND, foundation degree, or bachelor’s degree).
*Experience in reading and creating electrical schematics/circuit diagrams.
*A minimum of 2 years designing complete electrical systems, including safety systems.
*Strong understanding of UKCA/CE marking, PUWER, and machine certification standards.
*Familiarity with motor drive technologies (servo, DC, stepper, AC motors).
*Knowledge of PLCs, with experience in coding (Ladder logic and structured text) considered an advantage.
*Experience with SolidWorks Electrical is desirable.
*IOSH or equivalent health and safety certification is advantageous.
*Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Working Hours:
Standard hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility for additional hours as needed.
What’s On Offer:
*Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000, based on experience.
*Pension contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
*25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
*A bonus scheme offering up to 20% of your annual salary.
*Death in service insurance (4x base salary).
Job number 1870037
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Company Details:
TEC PARTNERS LIMITED
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
 TEC Partners is a specialist Technical Recruitment and Executive Search consultancy based in Norwich and Reading, partnering STEM businesses across t...
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