Electrical Controls Design Engineer

Ctsrecruit; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EC & I Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers the opportunity to work on full life cycle projects, providing design and development support for Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with AutoCAD. The position includes hybrid working options, allowing for a blend of office and remote work. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment with on-the-job training and development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience.
• Strong background in EC&I Design with technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and management of EC&I systems throughout the product life cycle.
• Produce design documentation and participate in project reviews and testing.

Skills

EC&I Design

AutoCAD

Technical Writing

Autodesk Inventor

Machine Control Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Due to business growth, we are looking to recruit an EC & I Design Engineer for a leading manufacturing engineering company based in Newcastle. The main purpose of the role is to provide design and development support to the Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation part of the business under the instruction of more senior members of the team. You will be involved in full life cycle projects from client requirement through design, build, test, install, and customer acceptance. The ideal candidate will be degree qualified with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a demonstrable background in a similar role. Ideally, candidates will be experienced using AutoCAD; Autodesk Inventor is advantageous. Experience of machine control systems/automation is an advantage, but you will receive a lot of on-the-job training to learn about all the required systems. Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 / Friday 08:30 - 12:00. Hybrid working available - 3 days in the office as a minimum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, design, and management of the EC and I systems with full involvement through the product life cycle from initial sales/requirements to after-services support.
• Work on a range of different designs including Control Panels, Motor Control Centres, LV Power Distribution systems (single/3-phase), Network and communication systems (RS485, MODBUS, and Ethernet protocols). Produce design documentation including functional design and test documentation.
• Involved in sizing and selection of power system components, cables and glands, earthing, and earth bonding. Participate in design and project reviews, FMEA/FMECA analysis, and factory acceptance testing documentation. Create user and customer training material.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related/equivalent subject.
• Demonstrable background in EC&I Design.
• Experienced in the use of AutoCAD; Autodesk Inventor is advantageous.
• Clear technical writing and good record keeping.

Note: This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency.