Junior Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels)

Junior Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels)

£28,000 – £35,000 + Overtime + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Newbury – Office Based

Do you have an HND in Electrical Engineering?

Are you looking to kickstart your career within a well-established engineering company, where you will receive hands-on training from industry experts, develop your electrical design skills, and work on a wide range of bespoke control panel and automation projects?

This growing UK engineering company designs and manufactures bespoke electrical control and automation systems for industrial applications across manufacturing, process, and infrastructure sectors. They are known for delivering high-quality control panel solutions, from one-off bespoke systems to larger multi-panel projects, and continue to expand their customer base across a range of industries.

In this role, you will support the design and development of electrical control panels, producing schematics and technical drawings using EPLAN, DraftSight, or similar CAD software. You will work closely with senior engineers and workshop teams, assisting throughout the full project lifecycle from initial design through to testing and commissioning, while developing your technical knowledge within a supportive engineering environment.

This role would suit a junior-level engineer with an HND in Electrical Engineering, looking to build a long-term career in control panel design and automation.

The Role:

• Assist in the design of electrical control panels to customer and industry standards
• Produce schematics and technical documentation using EPLAN, DraftSight, or similar software
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Work alongside senior engineers, workshop staff, and project teams
• Develop knowledge of PLC systems, automation, and electrical design processes

The Person:

• HND in Electrical Engineering or similar qualification
• Keen interest in electrical design, control panels, or automation
• Experience with CAD software such as EPLAN, AutoCAD, or DraftSight beneficial
• Understanding of electrical circuits and components
• Full UK driving licence

Reference: BBBH25166B

Control Panels, Junior Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, HND, EPLAN, DraftSight, AutoCAD, Panel Design, Automation, PLC, Electrical Design, Schematics, Newbury, Reading, Berkshire, Basingstoke

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