Electrical Design Engineer

Asthon A/S; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Shrewsbury seeks an Electrical Design Engineer. You'll design electrical equipment, generate technical files, and create PLC diagrams using CAD. The ideal candidate has an essential electrical qualification and experience in an electrical environment. You'll enjoy a competitive salary up to £55,000, with various employee benefits including holidays and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Electrical Qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Previous experience in an electrical environment is required.
• Strong electrical skills and suitable qualifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture electrical equipment & control systems.
• Generate product technical files, including Bill of Materials.
• Create PLC wiring diagrams & schematic drawings using CAD.

Skills

Electrical skills

Fault finding/diagnostics

Installation knowledge

PLC/HMI/SCADA software knowledge

Ability to read electrical drawings

Education

City & Guilds Electrical Qualification or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Siemens PLC

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Asthon A/S

Location: Shrewsbury (commutable from Telford, Oswestry, Wrexham, Ellesmere, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Prees, Wem, Market Drayton)

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
• Working days 8am – 4:30pm with a 2pm finish on Fridays; flexibility required
• Permanent position
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Overtime paid x1.5 weekdays & Saturdays, x2 Sundays
• Pension scheme
• Free parking

The Role

• Design and manufacturing of electrical equipment & control systems
• Generate product technical files (Bill of materials, instructions, etc.)
• Initial basic concept design with the customer & in‑house design team
• Create PLC wiring diagrams & schematic drawings using CAD
• Attend site meetings as necessary
• Prepare product documents and write reports
• Modify drawings
• Research suitable solutions and estimate costs within timescales
• Ensure work meets company standards

Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds Electrical Qualification, or equivalent – ESSENTIAL
• Previous experience working in an electrical environment
• Strong electrical skills and suitable qualification
• Knowledge of fault finding/diagnostics & installation
• Working knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA software (highly beneficial)
• Familiarity with Siemens PLC (highly favourable)
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Ability to fault find on existing systems

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Civil Engineering

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