Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Redhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints. Our solutions help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction.

Job Overview:

To carry out electrical design work for the product line. This will require experience in electrical design in an industrial machinery context, including design for safety and EMC, as well as skill and experience in the use of CAD systems such as AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and development of electrical control cabinets and cable looms from concept through to production.
• Work with other company electrical engineering resources to ensure detailed drawings are accurately generated.
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical, and Electronic Engineers as part of the design team.
• Support the manufacturing team during production and assembly.
• Support Service, Installation, and Commissioning teams.
• Manage sub-contractors to ensure designed parts are built to requirements/tolerances and to schedule.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive documentation for engineering releases.
• Produce comprehensive and accurate supporting documentation.
• Perform a wide range of electrical tasks, including troubleshooting electrical faults on equipment and systems.
• Confer with customers, engineers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects.

Requirements:

• Experience with Autodesk Electrical or equivalent CAD package gained in an industrial machinery context.
• Experience designing to safety standards such as IEC 60101-1.
• Experience in design for EMC compatibility is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of CE and UL marking processes is also highly desirable.
• Degree/HND qualified in an Engineering discipline, although relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 2 years of design experience, ideally with industrial machinery.

Company Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Career Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Generous Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Life Insurance: Coverage from day one.
• Charity Work: Paid leave to volunteer.
• Birthday Leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future.
• Company Car Lease Scheme: Access to a company car.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Support for eco-friendly commuting.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay: Additional support for new parents.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Assistance with healthcare expenses.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a global leader in security solutions.