Design Engineer (Electrical)

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company in Plymouth is looking for a Design Engineer specializing in Electrical control systems. This role involves designing control panels and programming systems integral to their manufacturing processes. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a supportive environment geared towards professional career growth.

Benefits

Monthly and yearly bonuses

33 days holiday (including purchase scheme)

Life insurance (3x salary)

5% pension

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering are essential.
• Experience in PLC & HMI programming required.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Eplan design software needed.

Responsibilities

• Designing control panels and identifying obsolete components.
• Implementing upgrades and analyzing downtime faults.
• Developing effective PPM and TPM activities.

Skills

PLC & HMI programming

Strong communication skills

Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Electrical Engineering qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan design software

Job description

Design Engineer (Electrical)
Plymouth, Commutable from: Tavistock, Ivybridge, Saltash, Yelverton

Up to £59,280 per annum, dependant on experience + Bonus + Early Finish on Friday + Pension + Extra Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in electrical control systems design to join a market-leading, international manufacturing company.

The company is a well-established, highly regarded manufacturer in the Plymouth area with global sites. They are known for product quality and being a progressive employer. Due to growth, they are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join the design team.

In this role, you will work closely with the maintenance team, designing and drawing electrical circuits and control panels, safety circuits, motion control, PLC & HMI programming, and system integration into manufacturing robots and standalone machines.

This is a great opportunity to join a company that rewards effort through salary, bonus, benefits, and career progression, enabling you to make a significant impact on your department.

The Role:

1. Design control panels, identify obsolete components, source alternatives, implement upgrades, and analyze downtime faults to develop effective PPM and TPM activities.
2. Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, with a 3:30pm finish on Fridays.
3. Benefits include monthly & yearly bonuses, 33 days holiday including bank holidays (with purchase scheme), life insurance (3x salary), 5% pension, and retail discounts.

The Person:

• Electrical Engineering qualifications.
• PLC & HMI programming knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Eplan design software.

Reference Number: BBBH253287

To apply or for further roles, click 'Apply Now' or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

This vacancy is advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency.

Note: Only candidates with valid right to work in the UK can be considered. Applications from those without valid permits will not be accepted.