Electrical design engineer - Metering solutions

Electrical design engineer

The company

UK Market leading metering solutions company which specialises in the supply, maintenance and management of electricity, gas, heat, and water meters for industrial and commercial properties, as well as developers and residential landlords. Whether you're looking for a seamless heat metering system, a secure pre-payment solution, or easy-to-use meter reading services, they've got you covered.

Electrical Design Engineer

Green Mills, Whitegate, Morecambe

£35,000 - £50,000 a year - Full-time

Full job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Electrical Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in PCB design, electronics development, and wiring design, playing a key role in developing and improving our products. This position requires both technical expertise and a hands-on approach, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring diagrams for new and existing products.
• Perform root cause analysis on design and manufacturing issues, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Integrate and configure logic controllers (PLCs or microcontrollers) into system designs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, testing, and mechanical) to ensure seamless product integration.
• Stay up to date with electronics and PCB design trends, components, and industry best practices.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs.

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in electronics and PCB design (schematic capture, layout, and component selection).
• Practical experience with wiring design and harnessing.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Hands-on skills in soldering and prototype assembly.
• Familiarity with logic controllers, microcontrollers, and embedded systems integration.
• Knowledge of system-level design principles and standards.
• Experience with LabView (or similar test automation tools) is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person