Electrical Design Engineer – Industrial Machinery & Equipment

Additional Resources; Saltash; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Holiday 30 days

Sick pay

Team events

Professional development

Country club membership

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for specialist machinery in Saltash. The role covers concepts through to build, testing and commissioning, with travel within the UK and internationally as needed.

The position offers a salary range of GBP 30,000 – GBP 40,000 and a range of benefits. Training will be provided in the relevant technology and processes.

Qualifications

• Commercial or industrial experience in electrical design, controls, automation or machinery engineering.
• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, process equipment or automated equipment.
• Familiar with industrial control systems, components, sensors and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems, schematics, drawings and specifications for specialist machinery.
• Research technical solutions and recommend designs to meet project requirements.
• Maintain drawings, update MRP system and prepare technical documentation.
• Support equipment assembly, testing, commissioning and fault-finding.
• Assist with installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Provide technical support and training to customers' engineers and operators.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Industrial machinery knowledge

Technical document interpretation

MS Office & data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join an engineering business developing advanced machinery and automated manufacturing solutions for the composites industry.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will design electrical systems for specialist machinery, supporting projects from initial concepts through to equipment build, testing and commissioning.

This full–time role based in Saltash offers salary range of GBP30,000 – GBP40,000 and benefits. Candidates must live within a reasonable daily commuting distance and be willing to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

Previous experience in the composites industry is not essential, as training will be provided on the relevant technology and processes.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing electrical systems, schematics, drawings and specifications for specialist machinery.


• Researching technical solutions and recommending designs to meet project requirements.


• Maintaining engineering drawings, updating the MRP system and preparing technical documentation.


• Supporting equipment assembly, testing, commissioning and electrical fault–finding.


• Assisting with equipment installation and commissioning at customer sites.


• Providing technical support and training to customers' engineers and operators.


• Producing technical drawings for feasibility assessments and cost estimates, while supporting equipment development and improvements.


• Perform other duties as required.

What we are looking for:

• Commercial or industrial experience in electrical design, controls, automation or machinery engineering.


• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, process equipment or automated equipment.


• Skilled in AutoCAD Electrical or comparable electrical design software.


• Background working on engineering projects from initial design through to build, testing and production.


• A sound understanding of electrical engineering design principles.


• Knowledge of new equipment manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing.


• Familiarity with industrial control systems, electrical components, sensors and instrumentation.


• Understanding of document management systems and their importance in engineering projects.


• Electrical engineering qualification, such as a degree, HNC, HND or apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience.


• Ability to interpret technical information and data for engineering design purposes.


• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database applications.


• A valid driving licence and passport.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Systems Design Engineer, Industrial Electrical Engineer, Electrical Designer, Design Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Machinery Design Engineer, Electrical Engineering Design

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary


• 30 days' annual holiday,


• Company sick pay


• Team events and social activities


• Training and opportunities for professional development


• Westfield Healthcare benefits, covering dental, optical, therapies and wellbeing services, alongside retail discounts


• Complimentary membership of a country club, including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes and leisure facilities

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