Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to exciting projects in the pharmaceutical and automation sectors. This permanent position offers the chance to engage in various stages of design, development, and implementation while ensuring projects are managed safely and professionally. You will collaborate with clients, produce electrical schematics, and develop control software, all within a supportive and collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a role that offers professional development and interesting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Interesting and challenging projects

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and HMI is crucial for this role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites for surveys, installations, and commissioning.
• Produce and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
• Develop PLC and HMI control software.

Skills

PLC Experience

HMI Proficiency

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a leading provider in the pharmaceutical and automation sectors, is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in projects at various stages of design, development, testing, and implementation, ensuring projects are managed safely and professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Travel to client sites for surveys, installations, and commissioning both in the UK and abroad.
2. Gather information needed to produce design solutions.
3. Provide engineering expertise in discussions with clients, including meetings and site visits.
4. Produce and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD, ensuring revisions are controlled appropriately.
5. Specify and create Bill of Materials (BOM) to enable purchase orders.
6. Develop PLC and HMI control software.
7. Participate in control panel testing and troubleshooting.
8. Involvement in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
9. Assist in producing installation documentation for clients.
10. Liaise with suppliers, contractors, installation engineers, and specialists.
11. Provide site supervision for contractors and act as the point of contact on site.
12. Adhere to policies and procedures relating to health and safety and quality management.
13. Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

Job Requirements:

• Experience with PLCs and HMI.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; training can be provided.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office packages.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Ability to use initiative and demonstrate a flexible approach.
• British Citizen.

Benefits:

• Interesting and challenging projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for a new opportunity within the pharmaceutical, automation, and manufacturing sectors, we would love to hear from you.