Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer | Burton upon Trent | £40,000 - £50,000 | Permanent The Opportunity If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of electrical design projects, contribute to the development of innovative rail and heavy engineering solutions, and play a key role in bringing engineering concepts to life, this is an opportunity to join a specialist engineering business operating within the locomotive sector.

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of electrical systems for locomotives and associated equipment. Reporting directly to the Principal Electrical Engineer, you will work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing and project teams to deliver safe, reliable and maintainable electrical solutions across a variety of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges within a heavy engineering environment. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from electrical schematics and control system design through to testing, commissioning, technical support and continuous improvement activities.

Working within a collaborative engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to influence product performance, improve engineering standards and contribute to innovative technologies that support the future growth of the business.

Electrical Design Engineer Responsibilities Electrical Design & Development: Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control system layouts in line with project requirements, customer specifications and engineering standards.

System Design & Integration: Design and specify electrical components, control panels and associated systems, ensuring seamless integration with locomotive and equipment platforms. Technical Documentation: Produce and maintain accurate electrical drawings, bills of materials, specifications and supporting engineering documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems and Project teams to deliver practical, efficient and commercially viable engineering solutions. Prototype Support & Testing: Support the development, testing, commissioning and validation of electrical systems and equipment.

Problem Resolution: Investigate and resolve electrical design issues identified during manufacturing, testing or field service activities, implementing robust corrective actions where required. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to engineering improvements, design standardisation initiatives and process optimisation activities that enhance quality, performance and efficiency.

Project Delivery: Support project planning and provide accurate reporting on technical progress, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales. Technical Compliance: Ensure designs comply with relevant electrica...

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