Electrical Design Engineer

360 Consultants; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering consultancy near Burnley is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to projects by designing electrical schematics and preparing manufacturing drawings. This permanent position offers a standard 40-hour work week. Candidates should have relevant education and experience in electrical panel design and control systems, along with strong communication skills. The role may require travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Time Served/Apprentice Trained.
• Practical knowledge of machinery directive.
• Electrical Safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer specifications for production machinery.
• Design and prepare electrical schematics and manufacturing drawings.
• Coordinate with shop floor to ensure error-free drawing delivery.

Skills

Electrical panel design

Design experience on Allen Bradley based control systems

Siemens and Omron experience

Strong communication skills

Proficient ICT skills

Education

Minimum ONC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

EPLAN Pro Panel

Job description

Based at our brand-new facility near Burnley, we are looking to strengthen our team with the addition of an Electrical Design Engineer

This is a permanent position, Monday to Friday with an early finish on Friday. Standard 40 hours a week and the salary is dependent upon experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer specifications to be applied to production machinery orders
• Design and preparation of electrical schematics / safety circuits and supporting manufacturing drawings using EPLAN Electric P8 / EPLAN Pro Panel
• Prepare and maintain accurate bills of material with direction from the engineering team
• Co-ordinate and communicate with the shop floor manufacturing to ensure drawings are maintained and delivered with the machinery error free
• Implement Engineering Changes accurately within required timescales
• Contribute to new product design, reducing costs and lead times by investigating and implementing new design techniques and manufacturing processes with a focus on utilising tools available from EPLAN Electric P8 and Pro Panel
• Potential to travel to customer sites and support the installation, commissioning and maintenance
• Participate and lead continuous improvement activities
• Communicate effectively when it comes to potential training needs and your own personal development

What are we looking for?

• Time Served/Apprentice Trained
• Minimum ONC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline - or equivalent practical experience
• Design experience on Allen Bradley based control systems
• Siemens and Omron experience is beneficial but not essential
• Experience in electrical panel design
• Practical knowledge of machinery directive
• Electrical Safety knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient ICT skills

We will reply to all applications and will be looking to shortlist suitable candidates for interview as soon as possible.

Initial communication will confirm your availability for interview if selected, notice period if successful and salary expectations