Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Bedford

£40K-£52K per annum

An established engineering manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its Engineering Department. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering & Automation Team Leader, you will be responsible for the design and development of electrical hardware and control systems for special-purpose industrial machinery. This role offers hands‑on involvement across the full project lifecycle—from concept and detailed design through to manufacture, testing, and support.

• Conceptual and detailed electrical design of industrial machinery
• Design of control systems including variable speed drives, PLCs, and fieldbus systems
• Converting written specifications into full electrical designs, including schematic drawings and bills of materials
• Designing systems for manufacture and assembly
• Liaising with suppliers on bought‑out components and working closely with internal departments
• Developing test plans and commissioning procedures
• Leading or supporting development and customer projects to agreed timescales and budgets
• Providing technical support to sales, service, and production teams

• Essential:
• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and circuit diagrams
• Familiarity with EN60204 and EN13849
• Minimum 1 year's experience using EPLAN
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Problem‑solving mindset with flexibility in approach
• Desirable:
• Advanced EPLAN experience
• Knowledge of EN13849 and SISTEMA
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
• Understanding of EMC requirements
• Exposure to pneumatics and hydraulics
• Experience working in a cross‑functional engineering environment
• Ability to develop innovative technical solutions

• 39 hours per week
• Monday‑Thursday: 8 hours per day
• Friday: 7 hours
• Hybrid working available (up to 2 days per week, business dependent)
• Paid overtime: 1.5x weekdays & Saturdays; 2x Sundays (UK duties only)

• Death in service benefit
• Healthshield
• Bike2
  
  Work scheme
• Pluxee reward scheme
• 23 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme (4.5% employer / 4.5% employee)

Interested or know someone who could be suitable? Send the CV to Luana Ferreira (contact details omitted) or call her on (phone number omitted).

Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.