Electrical Design Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Gloucester is seeking an Electrical & Controls Design Engineer to produce electrical schematics and manage projects. The ideal candidate has an HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with PLC control systems. This permanent role offers opportunities for site surveys and travel within the UK. Join a forward-thinking team to support innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficient using EPlan; other design packages considered.
• Experience of PLC control systems and LV electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Produce Electrical Schematics, General Arrangement Drawings, Bill of Materials.
• Preparation of detailed electrical specifications, test documentation and manuals.
• Provide functional safety expertise ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Electrical Schematics Design

PLC control systems

Time management

Knowledge of PLC Systems

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPlan

Job description

Electrical & Controls Design Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Contract: Permanent

Automation systems for Food, Pharmaceutical and Automotive manufacturing.

Role Responsibilities - Electrical & Controls Design Engineer

• Produce Electrical Schematics, General Arrangement Drawings, Bill of Materials and Cable Schedules for Turnkey Solutions and Systems.
• Creating PLC I/O Connection Details
• Preparation of detailed electrical specifications, test documentation and manuals.
• Selecting the correct control hardware for a given application, based on a customer's specification or project.
• Continuous awareness of EMC effects on a system in all electrical design considerations.
• Supporting workshop testing and commissioning and/or fault finding at customers premises as required.
• Provide functional safety expertise both internally and externally, ensuring all safety related components and circuits comply to the machinery directive and safety categorisation of the system as a whole.
• Working with the Electricians to ensure systems are completed to designs.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Proposals, Project and Design Teams.
• Supporting all elements within the electrical/Controls department, striving for continuous improvement.
• A requirement to go to customer sites to conduct site surveys and to discuss project requirements (Mainly UK Travel).

Ideal Candidate Profile

• HNC/HND or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficient using EPlan; other design packages considered.
• Experience of PLC control systems and LV electrical design, construction, and commissioning.
• Understanding of relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Knowledge of PLC Systems, Siemens & Rockwell.
• Full Driving Licence.

For more information on this role, please contact Jules Bujalska on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (URL removed).