Electrical Engineer

Leicester, United Kingdom Donaldson Filtration (GB) Ltd.; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Industrial Fume Extraction team in Poole. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant electrical designs for new and existing filtration products within the NPI group.

You will work with cross-functional teams to validate designs against UL 508A, IEC 60204-1, CE, ATEX/UKEX, and related standards, ensuring manufacturability and field support.

Qualifications

• Formal electrical qualifications in electrical engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design complete electrical systems for in-development products.

Skills

Electrical design

Control panels

Industrial electrical QA

Regulatory compliance

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Altium Harness

SolidWorks

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Engineer to join the Industrial Fume Extraction team based in Poole. Donaldson is a technology driven company, focused on growth through innovation and a customer-centric focus. As a member of our Industrial Solutions group, you will find yourself at the center of those efforts. This position sits within the New Product Introduction (NPI) group within the Industrial Fume Extraction (IFE) business unit. This group is responsible for step change product developments, ensuring product underpins the strategy of innovative solutions to complex industrial filtration challenges. The purpose of this role is to support the successful delivery of operational objectives by ensuring high standards of safety, quality, compliance and customer service are consistently achieved. The role plays a key part in driving efficiency, continuous improvement and effective teamwork, contributing to business performance and providing a positive experience for customers and stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design complete commercially viable electrical systems for in development Donalson Bofa Fume extraction products
• Develop and optimise electrical designs for historic products with a focus on operational or legislative improvements (cost down, production build, component selection and availability, compliance)
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with relevant regional and international machinery safety and electrical design standards (e.g., UL 508A, IEC 60204-1, and CE requirements).
• Design and validate systems compliant with hazardous area regulations (e.g., ATEX, UKEX, NFPA 652/484) for applications involving combustible dusts or volatile chemical vapours
• Produce and maintain accurate electrical schematics and Bills of Materials BoMs in readiness for procurement and manufacturing
• Collaborate with project management to establish and align realistic project timelines and deliver on the committed schedule
• Work with mechanical, electronics and software engineers to integrate designs within overall system architecture
• Support all activities leading to successful on-going sale of product and new development including escalations in technical support, prototype build and test
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on industrial power distribution, EMC design principals, cable sizing and protection, electrical testing and system validation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product performance, quality, safety, reliability and manufacturing efficiency

Minimum Qualifications:

• Formal electrical qualifications (Electrical engineering, electrical & electronic engineering, Control systems engineering or a related discipline)
• 5+ years industrial experience designing electrical systems or control panels
• Strong understanding of electrical design standards and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in electrical drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Altium Harness).
• Experience using SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software
• Strong understanding of product development processes and systems engineering
• Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Knowledge of hazardous area design requirements, including ATEX and UKEX compliance.
• Experience supporting products through the full lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture and field support

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.

Learn more at www.donaldson.com.