Electrical Design Engineer

Major Recruitment Sunderland; North Shields; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding engineering company is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to work on bespoke switchgear projects. This role involves specifying control panels, generating electrical schematics, and assisting with manufacturing compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical design, particularly with AutoCAD Electrical, and possess excellent communication and time management skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organization that values development and offers promising career prospects.

Qualifications

• HNC level or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related subject.
• Experience in design and manufacture of industrial control panels.

Responsibilities

• Specify and estimate control panels from documentation and site visits.
• Generate electrical schematic diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Assist with manufacturing issues and compliance to standards.

Skills

Electrical Design

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC Knowledge

Communication Skills

Time Management

Hands-on Manufacturing

Cost/Benefit Analysis

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

An Electrical Design Engineer is needed by an expanding Engineering company in South Tyneside

The successful candidate will be working on bespoke switchgear projects with duties including: –

• Specifying and estimating of control panels from customer supplied documentation and/or site visits and meetings with our clients.
• Generation of electrical schematic diagrams including external and internal layout diagrams utilising AutoCAD Electrical software.
• Generation of Bills of Materials and other supporting documentation.
• Assistance with Manufacturing issues and compliance to relevant standards
• Assistance with Factory Acceptance Tests
• Generation of Operation and Maintenance files for completed projects.

The ideal candidate will be: –

• Educated to HNC level or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related subject.
• Experienced in the design and manufacture of industrial control panels and switchgear
• Good knowledge of PLCs
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Capable of producing electrical schematic diagrams, preferably using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Highly computer literate with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD experience.
• Commercially aware in order to make informed decisions on the selection of components based on a cost/benefit analysis
• Excellent time management skills
• Hands–on practical experience and ability with regard to the manufacture of industrial control panels.
• Working knowledge of process–based industries
• Have the initiative, ability and drive to generate new designs and improve overall efficiencies.
• Be a team player and be able to contribute towards team goals.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with good development and career prospects.

If you would like more information please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment (phone number removed) or click Apply Now to send your CV

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