Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Samuel Frank · Daventry, England ·
Job Description Senior Electrical Design Engineer Electrical Controls Northamptonshire £55-65kSamuel Frank is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing, family-owned engineering business based in Northamptonshire.
This is a newly created Senior Electrical Design Engineer position with a clear route into engineering leadership as the department grows. The successful Senior Electrical Design Engineer will initially be heavily geared towards design duties, with around 85-90% of the role focused on electrical design.
Longer term, the plan is to build an engineering team around this person, giving them increasing responsibility for people, processes and the overall direction of the department. Key aspects of the Senior Electrical Design Engineer role include: Predominantly hands-on electrical design initiallyElectrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control panel layoutsWorking closely with manufacturing to ensure designs translate effectively onto the shop floorResponsibility for engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentationWorking closely with Purchasing, Manufacturing, R&D, the COO and CEOOpportunity to introduce and improve engineering processes and standardsLonger-term responsibility for building and developing an engineering teamGenuine progression towards Lead Engineer/Engineering Manager and potentially Head of Engineering as the business continues to growThe successful Senior Electrical Design Engineer is likely to have: HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic EngineeringStrong electrical controls design experienceExperience designing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control panel layoutsA background within industrial automation, control systems, machinery, material handling, food & beverage, water, HVAC or a similar engineering environmentSolidWorks Electrical experience would be advantageous but isnt essentialEngineers using EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical will be considered and training on SolidWorks Electrical can be providedPrevious experience mentoring, supervising or supporting other engineers would be usefulA practical understanding of how electrical designs move from engineering into manufacturePLC knowledge would be advantageous but isnt essentialPersonality is also important.
This role will work closely with a technically strong CEO, so theyre looking for someone confident in their own engineering ability who is prepared to question decisions, put forward ideas and challenge constructively. For someone currently working as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer who wants to move into engineering management, this is a strong opportunity.
Youll initially remain hands-on with the design work, but the intention is to build the department around you as the business grows. The role is commutable from the following places; Northampton, Coventry, Daventry, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Banbury and Towcester. Please apply today for an immediate response.