Electrical / Electronic Control System Design Engineer

Savery; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled hardware design engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and integrating electrical control systems, focusing on three-phase motor control and electro-hydraulic equipment. You will work closely with the electronics department, ensuring timely delivery of solutions while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a degree, extensive experience in a similar role, and a strong understanding of electrical systems. If you are self-motivated and ready to promote innovation in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a similar role with strong electrical system knowledge.
• Degree required; capable of soldering and programming in C.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate electrical control systems to customer specifications.
• Communicate clearly and assist with system integration and testing.

Skills

Electrical and Electronic system understanding

Good interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Programming skills in C and Embedded C

Ability to solder components and connectors

Knowledge of AC single phase and 3 phase systems

Closed loop control system understanding

Education

Degree

Job description

Hardware design of electrical control systems. Involving three phase motor control and electro-hydraulic equipment. Supporting the electronics department design team. Reporting to the Control Systems Manager and working as part of the design team you will be responsible for the design and integration of a range of electrical and electronic control and monitoring equipment, generally PLC or PC based.

Key Accountabilities

• To provide electrical control system hardware design to customer requirements by defined dates.
• To provide clear, accurate communication in all aspects relating to electrical system design.
• To minimise costs through not over specifying control system solutions.
• To constantly strive to improve electronics department team performance and technical understanding.
• Specify suitable electrical control equipment and components.
• Produce test procedures and methods.
• Assist with system integration and test.
• Assist in hardware design of electrical control equipment.
• Identify suppliers of suitable equipment and components.
• Liaise at technical level with sub-contract suppliers of equipment.
• Prepare drawings and parts lists of control system designs.
• Assist with risk assessment of control system design.
• Maintain team cover for other members of electronics design team.
• Train other members of electronics design team as necessary.
• These tasks are a guide for the position; from time to time it will be necessary to undertake other duties in support of the business.
• Assemble and test small electrical control panels, if and when required.
• Assist hydraulic engineers on service and other work at customer’s sites.
• Occasional overseas travel will be required.
• Manage workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Visit customer sites to support breakdowns and maintenance.
• Have knowledge of British standards and regulations for machine safety.

Relationships

• Ensure that constructive working relationships are built and maintained.
• Ensure that all H&S requirements are understood and met within team offices.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and qualifications

• Educational Standard: Degree
• Have 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Electrical and Electronic system understanding
• Good interpersonal skills
• Capable of working in a busy environment
• Self-motivated
• Promoting innovation
• Understands importance of timeliness
• Able to solder components and connectors
• Full UK Driving License
• Understanding of AC single phase and 3 phase systems
• Closed loop control system understanding.
• Programming skills in other languages such as C, Embedded C.