Electrical Engineer

Sulzer; Colton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

401k plan with 6% match

Comprehensive health plan

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer, a leading engineering company in Colton, England, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support design and development of mechanical systems. The role involves technical support for customers, troubleshooting issues, and performing preventive maintenance checks on electrical machines.

Applicants should have 4 years of experience in electrical engineering, along with expertise in electric motors, transformers, and power semiconductors. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, and a motivating wellness program.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficient in electric motor, generator repairs, and design.
• Knowledge of transformer operation and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on customer requests.
• Carry out on-site services and troubleshooting.
• Maintain communication with the field service team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electric motor and generator repairs

Transformer repair and design

Power semiconductors

Basic power theory

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About The Role

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing and developing mechanical systems and components. This role applies engineering knowledge to support the planning, testing, and implementation of mechanical and electromechanical systems. The individual with this position will have to split their time between the engineering team objectives, field service, field service reports, and shop engineering support. This engineering position will entail a dual role with hands‑on responsibilities along with other engineering tasks. It is expected that the individual will need training as part of the onboarding process and Sulzer will accommodate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assistance on customer requests – on phone and on site.
• Carry out unplanned on‑site services and troubleshooting on electrical installation, including electrical rotating equipment (motors and generators).
• Prepare and perform planned preventive maintenance checks (PM) on electrical machines including AC/DC motors and generators, using applicable tools.
• Receive and study any relevant engineering documents related to a project to formulate project roadmaps.
• Observe, follow and support all Safety Policies, Environmental Policies, and ISO Procedures.
• Manage and oversee tasks as assigned by O.L.s.
• Responsible for developing innovative processes and procedures using the latest technologies to support business growth.
• Attend weekly production meetings.
• Help develop field service procedures for various fault case scenarios.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date notes of the projects FSE is involved in and furnish reports as required immediately after the conclusion of the project or as requested by the customer.
• Communicate with the O.L.s, and field service team members, as necessary regarding the progress of a project.
• Immediately follow up on customer requests to resolve the issue in the most efficient way possible.
• Be part of the quick response team to provide service/updates to the customers as soon as possible.
• Stay in constant communication with O.L. to be able to assist in shop projects as required.
• Learn repair procedures which may be task specific from the Senior Colleagues and implement and improve on them.
• Communicate to the team as required regarding customer specific directives on milestones to be achieved in the course of the project.
• Be enthusiastic to cross the boundaries of current technical expertise to learn more.
• Role will involve travel to customer sites for diagnosis and repair.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in the following field of electrical engineering.
• Electric motor, generators repairs and design.
• Transformer repair and design.
• Switch gear design and diagnostics.
• Power semiconductors.
• Proficient in basic power theory.
• Know how in the following topics:
• Operations of induction motors.
• Operations of synchronous motors.
• Transformer principle.
• Operation of semiconductors.
• Winding insulation tests.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company‑paid holidays.
• 401k plan with a 6% match.
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Health savings account matching.
• Motivating wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid paternal leave.
• Gym reimbursement.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.