Electrical Design Engineer

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Control Panels, Special Purpose Machinery

Cambourne

£40k - £45k (dep on exp) + excellent benefits

A brand-new opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering R&D and manufacturing company based near Cambourne. The company specialises in the development of innovative special purpose machinery

This opportunity will be perfect for an Electrical Engineer / Electrical Design Technician with sound Electrical engineering knowledge with previous experience providing control panel layouts, schematic drawings with component and cables. You will also be able to use Electrical CAD package such as Eplan or AutoCAD Electrical.

Why join?

• Work on industry-leading, high‑specification special purpose machinery and process equipment used worldwide.
• Genuine progression opportunities within engineering, project delivery, automation or leadership.
• A highly supportive and collaborative engineering team committed to continuous learning.
• Investment in your skillset through EPLAN, automation, and standards training.
• Exposure to complex machinery and multi‑discipline engineering challenges.

If you’re enthusiastic about electrical design and keen to grow into more advanced engineering responsibilities, this is your chance.

Requirements of Project Engineer

• Recent and relevant practical electrical wiring experience.
• Previous electrical CAD experience (Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, etc)
• Ideally qualified to HNC/HND standard or above preferably in an electrical engineering related subject.
• Experienced in reading and interpreting technical drawings and interpret data in written/numerical form on electrical systems.
• Knowledge of control panel design to international markets, such as US & Australia beneficial
• Qualified to BS7671 beneficial.
• Knowledge of PLC hardware and software such as, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley & Siemens, Beckhoff beneficial
• Knowledge of Industrial networking systems such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, RS282, RS485, etc. Beneficial.

Sound like you?

If so, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Adam Mayne at Vector Recruitment Ltd on 01234 823373 or Adam.Mayne@vrl.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambourne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-02-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English