Electrical Design Engineer (Marine)

Tech Connect Group; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Connect Group is looking for a Marine Electrical Design Engineer based in Havant, UK. The role involves both office-based design work and on-site fault-finding and commissioning. We seek an individual with demonstrable electrical design experience, particularly in marine applications.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of marine electrical standards and proficiency in EPLAN and AutoCAD is also essential. Occasional travel is a requirement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a similar role within the marine electronics industry.
• Can create and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
• In-depth knowledge of marine electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits for marine applications.
• Participate in on-site commissioning and fault-finding.
• Travel occasionally for project needs.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Fault-finding skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-management

Education

Degree or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Marine Electrical Design Engineer

• Open to various levels of experience, salary negotiable D.O.E
• 37.5 hrs/week, reports to Head of Design
• Split between office–based design work and on–site commissioning/fault–finding
• Occasional travel required

UK–based applications only.

We're working with a well–established Marine R&D/ Manufacturing company in Hampshire who are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join the team. We're looking for someone demonstrable electrical design experience and strong fault–finding skills, ideally from a Marine background.

You will have

• Degree or Master's in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role within the marine electronics industry
• Electrical circuit design – AC/DC
• Can create and interpret schematics, technical drawings, control panel and circuit diagrams
• In–depth knowledge of marine electrical standards
• Strong fault–finding – logical, methodical approach
• Experience with electric motors, switching circuits, and motor controllers
• EPLAN and AutoCAD for design/documentation
• Good understanding of control system principles
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and ability to self–manage workload
• Willing to travel for on–site commissioning

Desired but not essential

• Marine CANbus systems – NMEA2000 and ruggedised sensors
• Appreciation of PLC programming, particularly Siemens
• CodeSys 3.5 experience
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Understanding of marine product certification requirements
• SIL Levels and design risk assessments
• Practical marine experience (personal boating or professional)