Design Engineer - Control Panels

Location: North Belfast / South Antrim
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits (depending on experience)
Interviewing & Hiring ASAP

Due to heavy workloads and several large, secure contracts, a leading company in Belfast is seeking a Control Panel Design Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in control panel design for industrial, automation, or manufacturing applications. You will be responsible for designing and delivering bespoke electrical control solutions to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

• Design and develop electrical control panels and wiring schematics using CAD software.
• Select appropriate electrical components such as relays, circuit breakers, and HMI systems.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to define project requirements.
• Produce detailed documentation, including BOMs, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Support manufacturing and assembly teams by troubleshooting and resolving design issues.
• Ensure designs meet industry best practices and safety considerations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• 3rd level in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• 2+ years' experience in control panel design for industrial or manufacturing applications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software like eplan.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare options
• Career development opportunities
• Early finish on Fridays

If this role is of interest; or if you have a relatable skillset that might match other similar vacancies, please send an updated CV via the link on the page, or get in touch with Hugh Nugent to discuss in absolute confidence.

Hugh has 11+ years' experience specifically in Engineering / Manufacturing Recruitment and specialises across Senior Executive Placements, Design/Development, and Quality Engineering roles throughout Ireland.

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This role would be particularly suitable for those from Belfast, Lisburn, Antrim, Ballymena, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Bangor, Newry, Craigavon, Dungannon, and surrounding areas.