Electrical Design Engineer – EPLAN & AutoCAD

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Hailsham. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for low‑volume, bespoke manufacturing projects using EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for low‑volume manufacturing projects.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, production teams, and project stakeholders to ensure designs meet technical and commercial requirements.
• Select appropriate electrical components and ensure compliance with IEC, BS or equivalent standards.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of electrical systems.
• Modify and improve existing designs based on production feedback and field performance.
• Assist with troubleshooting design‑related issues during manufacturing.
• Maintain organized design files, revision control, and documentation standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, control systems, and panel design.
• Experience producing schematics and layouts for manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with low‑volume or bespoke manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (IEC, BS, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• EPLAN
• AutoCAD Electrical
• PLC systems
• Wiring harness design
• Control panel design
• IEC standards
• BS standards

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary range of £40‑45k per year.