Electrical Design Engineer

ATB Group UK Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 25 days + bank

Flexible start time

Life insurance 4x annual salary

Onsite free parking

Workplace pension / salary sacrifice

Company sick pay

Family-friendly policies including M&D

Long service awards

Job summary

ATB Group UK Ltd in Norwich is seeking a design engineer to create and extend high voltage motors and generators to meet project requirements. You will work with a team of Electrical Engineers, applying robust design practices and contributing to product development while ensuring QHS&E compliance.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in design of capital electrical equipment and thermal design.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and make decisions in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed design analyses to maintain or improve electrical integrity of the product range using in-house software.
• Provide technical direction to other departments (Manufacturing, Test) during design development.
• Develop and maintain insulation systems; assess materials and develop new systems for new applications.
• Apply value engineering, design for manufacture and concurrent engineering in product development.
• Support Design Draughtsmen in modifying existing designs and preparing new ones.
• Provide technical support to Sales; assist with quotations and customer meetings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Planning & organising

Problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

2D CAD Software

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

2D CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type: Perm, Full Time

Location: Norwich

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Thu 8:00-16:45, Fri 8:00-12:30)

Job Role Summary

• To design and instruct motors and generators that meet project specific requirements
• To develop and extend the current range of high voltage motors and generators to suit the needs of the business and support growth into new markets
• To fully comply with the company Management Systems, incorporating Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed design analysis in order to maintain or improve the electrical integrity and quality of the product range. This involves the use of in-house developed software, whilst working closely with internal team of Electrical Engineers
• Undertake active participation in the ongoing design and development of the product range, giving technical instructions and advice to other departments including Manufacturing and Test.
• Develop and maintain the insulation systems used in the product range including assessment of alternative materials for existing systems and the development of new systems for new applications.
• Adopt value engineering principles, design for manufacture and concurrent engineering techniques in product development
• Closely support Design Draughtsmen in the modification of existing production designs and the preparation of new designs
• Provide technical support to the Sales Department as required. This may involve giving timely information for quotation purposes and off-site travel to meet the customer
• Assist in the evaluation of technical problems with the installed product base, which may include travel to the customer for specific investigations
• Recommend improvements to the product design rules and software and facilitating the implementation of these where appropriate
• Assist in the preparation of and preparing od technical reports and / or presentations
• Review the Mechanical Design process and its interaction with Electrical Design in order to optimise product performance
• Carry out other tasks as may be reasonably requested by Line Manager, that are within the role holder’s ability

Education / Qualification Requirements

• Degree, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in the design of capital electrical equipment (not necessarily electrical machines) including thermal design
• Previous experience and knowledge of working in a manufacturing environment
• Have experience of prioritising a heavy workload
• Practised in decision making in a busy environment

Skills and Competency Requirements

Essential:

• Highly self-motivated with a genuine desire to succeed and help move the business forward
• Possess excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Capable of planning and organising effectively in order to achieve objectives
• Have excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Possess a proactive approach with the ability and desire to use own initiative in all areas of the role
• Confident with Microsoft Office packages and 2D Cad Software
• Own strong attention to detail skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise simultaneous activities within challenging timescales

Desirable:

• Ability to prepare / edit programmes written in common programming languages (example: VB.NET)

Company Benefits

• Holiday allowance starting at 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
• Flexible Start Time
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
• Onsite Free Parking
• Workplace Pension scheme / Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Long Service AwardsDeveloping our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.