Job Description

Contract Electrical Design Engineer - SolidWorks IR35 Status: Out

Hourly Rate - Circa £45 DOE

Contract Term - 12 months, 40 hours, Monday to Friday

Location - In office, Staffordshire

We're excited to be partnering with a global leader that has received industry-wide recognition and was awarded Company of the Year.

They are the world's largest provider specialising in the design, manufacture, and rental of electrical load testing equipment and power conversion units. They operate a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and have a strong international presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, continuously driving innovation in power testing.

We are seeking a Contract Electrical Design Engineer with expertise in SolidWorks Electrical to support two key projects focused on product and process improvements. The role involves creating electrical schematics from scratch, designing wiring diagrams, and ensuring seamless integration with mechanical systems. You will collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers while contributing to the design and development of both new and existing products.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

Design and develop electrical systems for load banks and data centres, ensuring compliance with project specifications, performance requirements, and safety standards

Use SolidWorks Electrical to create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and circuit layouts, ensuring seamless integration with mechanical and software systems

Ensure all designs adhere to industry regulations, including safety and performance standards

Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to align electrical systems with control, automation, and structural requirements

Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and technical specifications, ensuring all design changes are well-documented and communicated

Identify and implement design improvements to enhance performance, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness

Support prototyping and testing, troubleshooting and optimising designs based on feedback and performance dataExperiences required

Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical for designing and modelling electrical systems, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and 3D models

Experience integrating electrical components into mechanical systems using SolidWorks.

Prior experience designing electrical systems for industrial equipment, load banks, data centres, or power distribution systems