Electrical Design Engineer

Contract Electrical Design Engineer Cambridge Up to £55/hr Outside IR35 We are working with an innovative engineering business developing advanced industrial systems used in high-performance manufacturing environments. Their technology helps customers reduce energy consumption, improve process reliability and introduce cutting-edge production methods across sectors including food & beverage and advanced composites. Due to continued growth and new product development, they are looking for a contract Electrical Design Engineer to support the team developing next-generation products. The Role: Electrical Design Engineer * This is a broad and hands-on engineering role combining electrical design, problem-solving, system development and customer interaction. * You’ll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle from concept and panel design through to build support, fault finding, commissioning and ongoing product improvement. Key responsibilities include: Electrical Design Engineer * Designing electrical control systems and control panels for industrial equipment * Producing electrical schematics, documentation and revision-controlled design packs * Supporting the development of next-generation products & systems * Working closely with production, suppliers and subcontract manufacturers during system builds * Diagnosing faults and supporting existing systems in the field * Assisting with commissioning activities including FAT and SAT * Collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams to deliver robust technical solutions * Supporting and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate What We’re Looking For: Electrical Design Engineer * We’re looking for engineers who combine solid electrical design capability with a practical, solutions-focused approach. You should have experience in several of the following areas: * Degree, Apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering * Good industry experience in electrical systems and control panel design * Experience designing industrial electrical systems to IEC (phone number removed) * Understanding of machinery safety and safety circuit design (ISO 13849) * Passion for innovation and creativity, challenging the status-quo to drive new product development * Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills * Good documentation, revision control and technical communication skills * Comfortable working directly with customers, suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams * Good working knowledge of Electrical design software – EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, WSCAD etc * Understanding of PLC/HMI development and troubleshooting ideal