Electrical Engineer

Optek Systems Inc.; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Humanetics in Abingdon is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to generate documentation, schematics and PLC code for special purpose machinery, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

You will create single-line diagrams, 2D schematics, perform power loading calculations, BOM management, and contribute to safety systems and machine PLCs, coordinating with build teams and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (2:1) or equivalent.
• 3–5 years' hands-on experience in electrical design for machinery.
• PLC programming and machine applications experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems design and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create single-line block diagrams for concept review.
• Produce 2D electrical schematics in CAD.
• Perform power loading and wire rating calculations.
• Manage BOMs and testing of safety systems.
• Design, implement and test machine PLCs and functional safety.
• Select appropriate hardware and cables; generate test/commissioning docs.
• Support technicians during build and commissioning; liaise with other teams.

Skills

Electrical CAD

Schematic design

PLC programming

BOM management

Functional safety

EMC compliance

CNC systems

Teamwork

Documentation generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (2:1)

3–5 years' relevant electrical design experience

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Role Purpose:

Working within the electrical design department to generate all necessary documentation, schematic designs and PLC code for special purpose machinery, ensuring all relevant standards and directives are satisfied.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Reporting to the Lead Electrical Controls Engineer, responsibilities for this role include, but not limited to:

• Creation of single-line block diagrams for concept review
• Creation of 2D electrical schematics in CAD
• Power loading and wire rating calculations
• BOM management
• Design, implementation and testing of functional safety systems + supporting documentation
• Design, implementation and testing of machine PLC systems
• Appropriate hardware and cable selection
• Generation of test / commissioning documentation
• Where necessary, assist technicians during machine build stage
• Liaise with build technicians to ensure machines are built to relevant standards
• Provide assistance during commissioning phase of machines
• Assist OpTek’s process R&D team with new experimental laboratory test rigs
• Where necessary, provide technical assistance to OpTek’s service team

Additionally, the role may involve other duties and responsibilities as appropriate for the position.

Role Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of electrical CAD software, ideally Solidworks electrical, but other packages considered, e.g. AutoCAD electrical, Eplan
• Understanding of EMC requirements and methods to comply
• Able to carry out electrical safety testing
• Sound understanding of CNC systems
• Working knowledge of IEC and UL standards
• Good understanding of relevant standards for functional safety systems
• Able to work to project schedules and deadlines
• Able to adopt a hands-on approach to engineering
• Able to manage own time effectively and engage with multiple departments
• Able to work to own initiative
• Clear logical thinker
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors’ 2:1 degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline OR, 3-5 years’ relevant experience in electrical design.
• Experience and understanding machine applications.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems design.
• PLC programming/coding experience.
• Experience of industrial bus systems and connectivity.

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