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Electrical Design Engineer Burton-on-Trent £52,000 - £58,000 DOE Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take ownership of technically challenging industrial electrical design projects? We are supporting a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Burton-on-Trent that is looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer as part of the continued development of its engineering function. This role would suit an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong background in electrical schematic design, industrial equipment and LV/MV power systems who is comfortable taking technical ownership of design packages. The Role As an Electrical Design Engineer you will: - Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems for industrial equipment. - Create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using electrical design software such as SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical. - Develop LV/MV power distribution, protection systems, control circuits and instrumentation. - Produce cable schedules, panel layouts, Bills of Materials and technical specifications. - Carry out electrical calculations including load analysis, cable sizing and fault current calculations. - Select electrical components including breakers, fuses, relays, sensors, contactors and power electronics. - Review electrical schematics and documentation produced by other engineers. - Ensure designs are safe, compliant, manufacturable and meet relevant industry standards. - Support prototype builds, electrical testing, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities. - Troubleshoot electrical issues during manufacture and testing. - Work closely with Mechanical, Controls and Production Engineering teams. - Support and mentor more junior engineers and contribute to technical design reviews. - Help develop and improve electrical engineering standards and processes. The Electrical Design Engineer We are looking for someone with: - Strong electrical schematic design and creation experience - essential. - Experience using electrical CAD software such as SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent - essential. - Strong understanding of 3-phase LV/MV power systems. - Knowledge of industrial controls, protection systems and grounding/earthing. - Experience designing electrical systems for industrial equipment, power systems, switchgear, generators or similar engineered products. - Understanding of control panels, wiring practices and manufacturing/build processes. - Ability to perform electrical calculations and interpret relevant electrical standards. - Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers would be beneficial. - Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred. - Ideally 4-6+ years' electrical design experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who wants greater technical ownership while remaining involved in hands-on design and engineering