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 electrical standards, safety regulations and industry best practice requirements.
Ideal Electrical Design Engineer
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Electrical Design Experience: Demonstrable experience in electrical design within locomotives, rail, transportation equipment or a related engineering sector.
Electrical CAD Expertise: Strong proficiency using Electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar design packages.
Control Systems Knowledge: Good understanding of electrical systems, control systems, PLCs and associated industry standards.
System Integration Skills: Experience integrating electrical systems into complex products or machinery.
Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical and fault-finding skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions.
Project Management Skills: Able to manage multiple priorities, balance workloads and deliver projects to agreed deadlines.
Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams.
Quality Focus: High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of engineering quality and safety.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: A proactive engineer who enjoys improving products, processes and engineering standards.
Location & Working Arrangements
Location: Burton upon Trent
Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 and Friday 08:00-13:00
Future Flexibility: Flexible and flexi-time arrangements are planned for future implementation.
Electrical Design Engineer Salary & Benefits
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
Auto-enrolment pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contributions)
Death in Service benefit of 2x annual basic salary from day one
Employee sickness benefit following successful completion of probation:
4 weeks basic pay initially
Increases by 1 week per completed year of service
Up to a maximum entitlement of 11 weeks paid sickness leave
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Exposure to a diverse range of complex engineering projects
Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
About Ford & Stanley Group
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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year