Electrical Engineer

Staffbase Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Generous pension

33 days leave

Free parking

Job summary

Staffbase Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Electrical Engineer for a client specializing in switchgear and control panels. You will take ownership of electrical design and development from specification through to manufacture and testing, reporting to the senior engineering team.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strengths in electrical schematics, CAD software, and component selection.

Qualifications

• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software.
• Sound understanding of electrical components, manufacturing and testing processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Producing electrical designs, circuit diagrams, wiring schematics, calculations and technical documentation.
• Selecting electrical components and preparing equipment specifications and bills of materials.
• Supporting design reviews, prototype development and design release for manufacture.
• Assisting with development, routine and type testing, fault investigation and compliance documentation.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant electrical standards and provide technical support to manufacturing and testing teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic capture

Electrical CAD

Attention to detail

Railway electrification knowledge

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: Electrical Engineer – Switchgear & Control Panels

£55,000–£65,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Staffbase Recruitment Ltd has been appointed to recruit an experienced Electrical Engineer for our client, an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of switchgear and control panels.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a specialist engineering business, taking ownership of electrical design and development activities from initial specification through to manufacture and testing.

The Role

Reporting to the senior engineering team, your responsibilities will include:

• Producing electrical designs, circuit diagrams, wiring schematics, calculations and technical documentation.
• Selecting electrical components and preparing equipment specifications and bills of materials.
• Supporting design reviews, prototype development and design release for manufacture.
• Assisting with development, routine and type testing, fault investigation and compliance documentation.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant electrical standards, including IEC 62271, EN 50152 and IEC 60947.
• Providing technical support to manufacturing, assembly and testing teams.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve technical queries.
• Driving product improvements in safety, reliability, manufacturability and cost.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a qualified Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years’ relevant experience, ideally within switchgear, control panels or power distribution equipment.

You will also have:

• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software.
• A sound understanding of electrical components, manufacturing and testing processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in railway electrification, protection and control circuits, switchgear testing or relevant electrical standards would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• £55,000–£65,000 basic salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme.
• Generous company pension.
• 33 days’ annual leave.
• Free parking.
• 37.5-hour working week, with an early finish on Fridays.

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