Senior Design Engineer
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United Kingdom, Southampton, Hampshire
- Engineering and Project Management
- Permanent
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We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our clients growing engineering function, driving the design and delivery of control panels, MCCs and automation systems for a wide range of industrial applications. This role is based in the Hampshire area.
In this key role, you’ll take ownership of complex design work, provide technical leadership, and play a pivotal part in ensuring our solutions are safe, compliant, innovative, and cost‑effective.
Experience
- Leading the design and development of electrical control panels, MCCs and automation systems from concept to manufacture.
- Producing and reviewing detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and layouts.
- Verifying design integrity through testing and design verification processes.
- Ensuring all designs meet client specifications, functional requirements and BS EN 61439‑2:2021.
- Selecting and specifying electrical components with consideration of performance, compliance and value.
- Supporting manufacturing teams, resolving design queries, and providing technical input during FAT, SAT and commissioning.
- Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous process and design improvement.
- Staying current with new standards, technologies and industry trends.
- Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Strong practical knowledge of LV control panel and MCC design.
- Solid understanding of BS EN 61439‑2:2021.
- Experience supporting panel build, testing and commissioning activities.
- Ability to interpret specifications and deliver custom, compliant solutions.
- Experience leading or mentoring within a design environment.
- Hands‑on experience with automation systems or intelligent MCCs.
- Advanced CAD capability (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Promis.E).
- Experience with PLC‑based control and industrial communication systems.
- Manufacturer or industry training in MCC or automation technologies.
- Further qualifications in electrical power, automation or systems engineering.
- Project or engineering management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, APMP).
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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