Electrical Design Engineer

Squeaky Wheel Promotions; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Design Engineer to join their innovative Engineering team. This exciting role involves providing electrical engineering design support for cutting-edge scientific projects, contributing to the design and development of systems that enable X-ray production for groundbreaking research. The successful candidate will engage in various design tasks, including motor controls and low voltage distribution systems, while adhering to industry standards. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

26 Days Annual Leave

Christmas Closure

Public Holidays

2 Annual Volunteering Days

Flexible Working Hours

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Access to Nursery

Cafes and Restaurant

Sports and Leisure Facilities

Relocation Allowance (where applicable)

Qualifications

• Experience in design, manufacture, assembly, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Understanding of electrical designs methodology and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing electrical designs for various projects.
• Maintain and update engineering drawings and documentation.
• Contribute to hazard analysis and risk assessment exercises.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Control Systems Understanding

CAD System Knowledge

Safety and Health Context

Education

Level 3 Qualification or Recognised Apprenticeship

HNC or Above in Relevant Discipline

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

£42,556 to £46,542 (Discretionary range to £50,936) Inclusive of annual allowance

Harwell, Oxfordshire

Reference: 11603

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UKs national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

Now is an exciting time to join Diamond as we are currently undertaking a major upgrade project called Diamond-II, which will combine new accelerators with new and upgraded beamlines. This will continue to build-on Diamonds world-class position, and enable us to continue to deliver brilliant science, tackling some of the most challenging scientific questions of the 21st century.

About The Role

We now have an opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team to provide electrical engineering design support to the technical systems of the Diamond facility.

The Engineering team plays a key role in the design, development and construction ofthe equipment required to enable X-ray production for Scientific research.

Responsibilities Will Include

Assisting and producing electrical designs for a variety of projects including Motor Controls, Vacuum control systems, Electrical rack and panel design, Low Voltage distribution systems & Rely and Interlock logic.

Developing CAD schematics, hook-ups, and other electrical design documentation.

Assisting in and carrying out procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.

Maintaining and updating engineering drawings and documentation on projects.

Design in line with the British, European International and company standards.

Liaising with system owners to gain experience in technologies such as programmable logic controllers, motion controls, distributed I/O, instrumentation, and pneumatic controls.

• Contributing to hazard analysis and risk assessment exercises.
  
  

About You

You will have a background in an Electrical Engineering discipline, with at least a Level 3 Qualification and recognised Apprenticeship, or HNC or above in a relevant discipline.

You will be passionate about a career in electrical engineering with some experience of design, manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning of Electrical systems. You will also demonstrate basic understanding of control systems and electrical designs methodology, with working knowledge of a CAD system.

You Will Also Have Experience In

• Producing working designs e.g. electrical diagrams, parts lists, and general assembly drawings.
• Electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Essential health and safety context.
  
  

You will demonstrate design understanding in at least one of the following areas:

• Electrical Rack build & design.
• Motor control systems driving Stepper, Servo or DC motors.
• Vacuum control systems.
• Low Voltage distribution systems.
• Relay and interlock logic.
  
  

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

This role qualifies for a non-pensionable allowance of £2,250 per annum.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 1st June.