Electrical Design Engineer - Food Packaging

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Contract)
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)
Contract Length: 6 Months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Rate: £40 - £45 per hour

About the Role
We are working with a leading food packaging company in Liverpool who are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support their engineering team on a contract basis. This is a hybrid role offering a mix of onsite and remote working, with an immediate start available.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical design drawings and schematics for food packaging machinery and associated systems.

• Work with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent design software to deliver accurate and compliant designs.

• Develop control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.

• Ensure designs comply with relevant safety standards and regulations (e.g. BS EN, Machinery Directive, PUWER).

• Support the integration of new equipment and modifications to existing machinery.

• Liaise with mechanical engineers, project managers, and suppliers to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Provide technical support during build, installation, and commissioning phases.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within industrial automation, machinery, or food packaging environments.

• Proficiency in electrical CAD tools (EPLAN P8 or AutoCAD Electrical preferred).

• Strong understanding of electrical standards, machine safety, and CE/UKCA compliance.

• Experience producing detailed schematics, panel designs, and documentation packs.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.