Electrical Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support an established engineering and manufacturing operation in North Yorkshire. This is an outside IR35 contract role offering a 6-month initial term, with a strong likelihood of extension to 12 months.

This position requires a hands-on engineer comfortable working both in design and on the shop floor, supporting existing and legacy products as well as ongoing updates and improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Production and modification of 2D electrical drawings using DraftSight (frequent use)

• Support and minor schematic/layout work using Altium (low usage)

• Creation and maintenance of parts lists and test specifications (regular requirement)

• Processing and implementing ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) on existing and legacy designs

• Managing PCB obsolescence and supporting PCB updates

• Surface power and power distribution design, including associated calculations

• Shop floor engineering support and fault finding

• Some hands-on involvement with builds and validation activities

• Use of the PDM Vault system to issue, control and maintain documentation

Required Experience

• Strong background in electrical/electronic design within a manufacturing environment

• Proficient in 2D DraftSight (essential)

• Working knowledge of Altium Designer

• Experience managing ECNs and updating legacy electrical designs

• Understanding of power distribution, surface power systems and related calculations

• Experience handling PCB obsolescence and design updates

• Comfortable supporting production teams and working closely with the shop floor

• Experience using a PDM/document control system