Electrical Design Engineer

Rullion Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Abingdon. You will design electrical systems for automation and robotics, ensuring compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate should have a minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering, experience with CAD applications, and excellent communication skills. Join us to contribute to innovative fusion energy projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with database-driven CAD systems.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical Engineering Design capability to UKAEA programmes.
• Design electrical systems for automated control and robotics.
• Manage time to achieve project deadlines.

Skills

Electrical Engineering design

CAD application proficiency

Design for Manufacture

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Overview

UKAEA is leading the drive to put fusion energy on the grid, to give the world a new form of long–term, sustainable low–carbon electricity. At their sites at Culham, Oxfordshire and Rotherham, South Yorkshire, they have a rapidly growing workforce to fulfil their expanding programme of research, focused on delivering the UK's first fusion prototype power plant by 2040.

We have a current opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Abingdon. For further information about this position please apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical Engineering Design capability to UKAEA programmes. Responsible for the design and specification of electrical systems and the supporting technical documentation including CAD deliverables.
• Work within a multi–disciplinary engineering team to design complex electrical systems using a database–driven CAD application.
• Design electrical systems for automated control, robotics, LV distribution, motion control and PLCs.
• Perform calculations for circuit protection, cable sizing and load estimation.
• Create detail drawings and diagrams to UKAEA & International standard.
• Select appropriate components for electrical systems.
• Manage database libraries to ensure component details are correct.
• Supported by the configuration team, ensure all technical information is correctly configured.
• Regular and proactive communication with the engineering team to progress designs and resolve issues.
• Perform formal checks on other designer's work.
• Produce presentation material for design reviews, present as required.
• Follow UKAEA procedures, processes, and protocols.
• Manage time to achieve project deadlines.
• Co–ordinate Electrical Design tasks in line with project priorities and deadlines.
• Provide input to project plans to maintain delivery targets.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience using either SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or other database–driven CAD systems.
• Experience working to international standards and legislation including BS EN 60204 and BS 7671.
• Good knowledge of Design for Manufacture.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in written and spoken English language.

Desirable

• Familiar with SmarTeam PDM system or equivalent.
• Experience of Automation, Process Plant or Robotics.
• Understanding of Functional Safety as relevant to complex industrial systems.
• BS th Edition Wiring Regulations certified.

Experience

• Experience using database–driven ECAD software to design technically complex electrical systems, preferably within a multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of design for vacuum, remote handling, cryogenics, and material selection for fusion applications is considered an advantage.

Additional information

Rullion Engineering Ltd
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Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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