Automation Experts Ltd
Electrical Design & Compliance Engineer

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Electrical Design & Compliance Engineer
£50-65k + Pension, Healthcare, Career Progression Cheshire. Ref: 24846
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly innovative engineering business developing advanced automation and packaging solutions for customers worldwide.
Working at the forefront of machine design and industrial technology, you'll play a key role in delivering electrical systems that improve packaging performance, product quality and operational efficiency. Whether you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take on greater technical ownership or a Senior Engineer seeking more complex machinery projects, this role offers excellent variety, autonomy and long-term career development.
The Role:
From electrical system design and compliance through to component selection and technical documentation, this varied role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute in areas including:
- Designing electrical systems for bespoke automated machinery and packaging equipment
- Producing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using Electrical CAD software
- Ensuring designs meet relevant international electrical and machinery standards
- Developing and maintaining electrical safety and compliance documentation
- Creating electrical panel layouts and system architectures
- Selecting and specifying sensors, actuators, switchgear, drives, cables and other control components
- Ensuring correct cable sizing, protection device selection and power distribution design
- Supporting machine safety design and functional safety compliance activities
- Working closely with mechanical, controls and manufacturing teams throughout project delivery
- Producing supporting technical documentation for manufacturing, installation and customer use
- Contributing to continuous improvement and engineering best practice initiatives
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We are keen to hear from experienced Engineers who have experience of:
- Electrical design for machinery, automation or special purpose equipment
- Electrical CAD software, ideally EPLAN
- Knowledge of control panels, industrial wiring and electrical system design, PLCs, servo drive systems and AC inverter technologies
- Electrical safety, compliance and CE marking requirements
- International electrical standards and machinery regulations
- Functional safety systems and machine risk reduction
- Delivering projects within demanding technical and commercial environments
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- Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
- Previous experience within a machinery manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of UL, CSA and NFPA electrical regulations
- Familiarity with ISO EN 13849-1 Functional Safety standards
- Strong understanding of EMC best practices, cable sizing and over-current protection selection
Why Join?
- Work on innovative automation and packaging technologies used by leading global manufacturers
- Join a business with a strong reputation for engineering excellence and innovation
- Be involved in technically challenging projects from concept through to delivery
- Excellent opportunity to influence machine performance, safety and design standards
- Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical support
- Long-term career development within a growing and forward-thinking organisation
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Exposure to international projects and advanced automation technologies
Located in Cheshire, this role would be commutable from Manchester, Warrington, Stockport, Crewe, Macclesfield and surrounding areas. For further information call Sharon Hill on: 01902212000. Email: sharon.hill@automationexperts.co.uk
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