Electrical Design Engineer (Hardware)

TNA Australia Pty Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Birmingham is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer. This role involves designing control panels and installation kits for food distribution lines, developing electrical designs, and providing technical support to manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Opportunities for international mobility and professional development are included, along with a diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

Career development benefits

Birthday leave

Volunteering opportunities

Recognition program linked to health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of machinery directive and regulations is required.
• Exposure to UL / CE / UKCA certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and electronic designs for products.
• Provide technical support to the Manufacturing department.
• Document for CE compliance of equipment developments.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

Electrical layout

Manufacturing industry knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Company

Join TNA, an award-winning company recognized globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional.

TNA was started by Alf and Nadia Taylor as a consulting company for the food industry. Soon after, Alf Taylor invented the world's first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging machine which revolutionized packaging speeds for snack foods. Today, we're the industry's leading innovator, providing complete turnkey processing and packaging lines for a variety of food production including snacks, French fries, confectionery and more.

Click on www.tnasolutions.com to learn more about the organisation.

About The Role

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our electrical team. The role involves designing control panels and completing installation kits for food distribution lines and equipment. The candidate will also be responsible for design calculations and accompanying documentation for specifying hardware and designing internal layout of control panels

Key responsibilities :

• Develop electrical and electronic designs for TNA products and new projects
• Develop PLC hardware designs for systems where required
• Understand the use and implementation of PC and PLC systems (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
• Working closely with the on-site Manufacturing department to provide technical support when required
• Provide advice and technical support to internal Projects team on electrical issues.
• Responsible for design developments, managing timescales and reporting on progress
• Develop documents such as test procedures, BOM's, cable schedules and supporting documents for manuals.
• Document to the required level for CE compliance, the electrics of equipment developed
• Occasional domestic and international travel to commission equipment when required

Qualification and Experience :

• Degree qualified in an Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience / apprenticeship
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience of using AutoCAD Electrical is advantageous for developing wiring schematics
• Exposure to UL / CE / UKCA certification would be advantageous
• Knowledge / experience of machinery directive / machinery regulations
• Exposure to electrical layout, circuit boards, PLC, machinery safety, bills of materials is required.
• Exposure to the manufacturing industry (specifically food and beverage or packaging) is advantageous

Why work with us?

• Egalitarian company structure which e.g (empowers employees and nurtures leaders)
• International mobility opportunity - Opportunity to travel in your job and see the world.
• Professional and career development benefits and education investment
• Birthday leave.
• Volunteering opportunities with the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation
• Recognition program linked to health and lifestyle benefits.
• A company that truly values diversity

If you are a highly motivated and a driven individual, then apply now by emailing your resume to [e-mail]. NO AGENCIES PLEASE. You must be resident in the UK and have the relevant RIGHT TO WORK documentation to apply for this position.