Electrical Design Engineer

Diamond Light Source; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A research facility in South Oxfordshire is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a 1-2 year fixed-term contract. The role involves producing electrical designs for projects, developing CAD schematics, and supporting equipment procurement. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Engineering and experience in design and control systems. Benefits include flexible working hours, annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Public holidays

Defined benefit pension scheme

Flexible working hours

On-site amenities including nursery and restaurants

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical Engineering with at least a Level 3 Qualification.
• Experience in design, manufacture, assembly, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• A basic understanding of control systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in and produce electrical designs for various projects.
• Develop CAD schematics and support equipment procurement.
• Design in accordance with British and international standards.

Skills

Electrical design methodology

Experience with CAD systems

Knowledge of control systems

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Health and safety considerations

Education

Level 3 Qualification, HNC or above in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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We now have an opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer, for either a 1-year or 2-year fixed-term contract, to join our Engineering team and provide electrical engineering design support for the technical systems of the Diamond facility.

The Engineering team plays a key role in designing, developing, and constructing the equipment required for X-ray production in scientific research.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Assisting in and producing electrical designs for projects including motor controls, vacuum control systems, electrical rack and panel design, low voltage distribution systems, and relay and interlock logic.
2. Developing CAD schematics, hook-ups, and other electrical documentation.
3. Supporting procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.
4. Maintaining and updating engineering drawings and documentation.
5. Designing in accordance with British, European, international, and company standards.
6. Liaising with system owners to gain experience with technologies such as programmable logic controllers, motion controls, distributed I/O, instrumentation, and pneumatic controls.
7. Contributing to hazard analysis and risk assessments.

About You

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

You should be passionate about a career in electrical engineering, with experience in design, manufacture, assembly, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems. A basic understanding of control systems and electrical design methodology, along with working knowledge of CAD systems, is essential.

You should also have experience in:

• Producing working designs, such as electrical diagrams, parts lists, and assembly drawings.
• Electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Health and safety considerations.

Demonstrate design understanding in at least one of the following areas:

• Electrical rack build and design.
• Motor control systems for stepper, servo, or DC motors.
• Low voltage distribution systems.
• Relay and interlock logic.

Diamond offers an excellent benefits package supporting work/life balance, including 26 days of annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, two volunteering days annually, and flexible working hours. We also provide a defined benefit pension scheme. On-site amenities include a nursery, cafes, a restaurant, and sports facilities. A relocation allowance may be available where applicable.

This role is eligible for a non-pensionable allowance of £2,000 per annum.