Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a young and innovative business. In this role, you will be pivotal in designing and developing electrical systems for cutting-edge NDP automation machines.
As an Electrical Design Engineer, your role will include:
- Lead the electrical design for NDP automation machines, creating new systems from scratch.
- Design safety systems from the ground up to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
- Develop electrical cabinets for new machines, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
- Create and modify electrical drawings as needed, ensuring accuracy and precision.
- Produce pneumatic diagrams for seamless integration within their machines.
- Provide support for production by diagnosing and resolving electrical faults.
- Assist the controls engineer in commissioning activities to ensure smooth operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing machines.
- Take ownership of electrical safety, electrical risk assessments, and compliance with relevant standards.
- Occasionally participate in the international commissioning of machines.
- Maintain and manage electrical Bill of Materials (BOMs).
To be considered for this Electrical Design Engineer role, you will need the following:
- Hold a qualification in electrical or mechatronic engineering (minimum foundation degree, HNC, HND, or degree in an applicable discipline).
- Possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in creating and reading electrical schematics/circuit diagrams.
- Have at least 3 years' experience in designing complete electrical systems, including safety systems.
- Demonstrate an excellent understanding of UKCA/CE marking, PUWER, and machine certification.
- Familiarity with various motor drive technologies such as servo, DC, stepper, and AC motors.
- Knowledge of PLCs, with coding experience (Ladder logic and structured text) being advantageous.
- Experience with SolidWorks electrical is a plus.
- Holding an IOSH or equivalent health and safety certification is advantageous.
- Knowledge of PUWER accreditation and understanding is beneficial.
- Possess good general computer skills.
- Strong analytical abilities with a cause-effect mindset.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team.
Working Hours:
- The standard working hours are 9 am to 5 pm
In return, our client will offer the successful Lead Electrical Design Engineer the following:
- £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.
- Bonus Scheme
- Pension contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
- Holiday Entitlement: You will receive 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays (or a pro-rata number of days based on your start date).
- Death in Service Insurance: You will be eligible for a death in service insurance coverage equal to 4 times your base salary.
