Electrical Design Engineer (Hardware)

-; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Birmingham, UK. The role involves designing control panels and completing installation kits for food distribution lines. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Familiarity with PLC systems and AutoCAD Electrical is advantageous. The position offers opportunities for professional development and international mobility.

Benefits

Professional development benefits

Birthday leave

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience/apprenticeship.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge/experience of machinery directive/machinery regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and electronic designs for TNA products and new projects.
• Provide advice and technical support to the internal Projects team on electrical issues.
• Document to the required level for CE compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Control panel design

PLC systems knowledge

Technical support

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Company Overview

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 revolutionised 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.

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 the 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).
• Work closely with the on‑site Manufacturing department to provide technical support when required.
• Provide advice and technical support to the internal Projects team on electrical issues.
• Manage design developments, timescales and reporting on progress.
• Develop documents such as test procedures, BOMs, cable schedules and supporting documents for manuals.
• Document to the required level for CE compliance, ensuring the electrics of equipment are compliant.
• Occasionally travel domestically and internationally 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 empowers employees and nurtures leaders.
• International mobility opportunity – 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.

Contact

If you are a highly motivated and driven individual, 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.