Electrical Distribution System Engineer

Leamington Spa (On-site) Excellent salary + outstanding benefits

I’m recruiting on behalf of one of Leamington Spa’s most respected engineering OEMs, who design and manufacture complex electro-mechanical equipment and are widely recognised for engineering quality, product innovation, and long-term stability.

They are now looking to hire an Electrical Distribution System Engineer to join their engineering team, supporting the design, development and validation of electrical systems from concept through to production readiness.

Benefits

The company offers outstanding benefits including:

26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company bonus

Private medical cover (after qualifying period)

Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)

Early Friday finish, with hours of 08:00–17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00–12:00 Friday

The role

You’ll be responsible for the design and delivery of electrical distribution systems, including:

Designing and developing electrical schematics and circuit architectures

Wiring harness design, routing, documentation and build support

Electrical load calculations, component sizing and system protection design

Working across low voltage systems (12V / 24V) and higher voltage architectures where applicable

Supporting prototype builds, troubleshooting and validation testing

Ensuring designs are compliant with EMC standards and relevant regulations (CE / Machinery Directive etc.)

Managing engineering changes through ECN processes

Supporting DFMEA / risk reviews and design sign-off activities

Collaborating closely with production, quality and suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable and robust

What they’re looking for

Essential:

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar discipline)

Experience designing electrical systems within machinery / industrial / OEM engineering environments

Strong schematic & circuit design experience

Confident using CAD tools such as Arcadia and/or AutoCAD Electrical

Understanding of CAN Bus and electrical architecture principles

Good knowledge of EMC compliance and electrical engineering best practice

Experience with DFMEA / risk assessments

Desirable:

Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD exposure

Appreciation of tolerance / manufacturing considerations

Knowledge of design validation / test methods

Why this opportunity stands out

Work for a highly respected Leamington-based OEM with strong engineering standards

Proper engineering involvement (not just admin or change control)

Varied role: concept, design, prototype support, validation and production readiness

Long-term career progression and technical development

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