Electrical Engineering Manager

Astec Industries Europe Limited; Omagh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Telestack, based in Omagh, seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the existing design team across the full product lifecycle for mobile bulk handling equipment. The role drives the hardware and software design, control systems architecture and documentation quality to a high standard.

You will mentor engineers, ensure compliant designs, and collaborate with Sales and customers to capture precise specifications while advancing EPLAN workflows and design processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in industry design, with 3+ years in engineering or project management roles.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and development of engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Omagh Electrical Engineering team across the full product lifecycle.
• Manage day-to-day activities of Hardware and Software engineering teams for delivery and quality.
• Provide design leadership on control systems for mobile and industrial products.
• Develop and improve site design capabilities in EPLAN and ensure compliance documentation is up to date.
• Document requirements with Sales and customers and ensure fit-for-purpose designs.

Skills

Team leadership

Control systems

Hardware selection

Project management

ISO/BS standards

Communication

EPLAN

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineering Manager

As Electrical Engineering Manager for our Omagh site, you will lead an already established team in the design and development of class leading control systems for our range of aggregate crushing, screening and bulk handling equipment. This position allows the suitable candidate the scope and ownership to play a significant part in the future of our products, including DA, AC and Hybrid architectures, and is an exciting time to join the business. You will ensure that produced designs are completed to a high standard, on time and with a consideration for the operational environment and duty cycle of the equipment.

About the role

Key Deliverables

• Lead the design and development activities of the Omagh Electrical Engineering team for the entire product lifecycle, concept, design, prototype, validation, compliance, lifetime support.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Hardware and Software engineering teams, with a focus on delivery and quality of overall system designs.
• Design leadership and decision making on control system design on mobile and industrial products in line with our NPD roadmap and project orders.
• Further development of the site design capabilities in EPLAN.
• Ensure that new designs conform with relevant equipment standards and that compliance documentation is completely accurate and up to date.
• Establish new and improve existing design processes and procedures as the team and product portfolio continues to grow.
• Provide support for existing and new product in conjunction with our aftermarket team.
• Ensure new designs are fit for purpose, with simplicity, functionality and quality in mind.
• Ensure on- time product development of all assigned design projects.
• Provide high quality design output, with appropriate design calculations, documentation and BOM accuracy to a high standard.
• Work with Sales and customers to ensure that the requested product specifications are clearly documented.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Strong focus on new product development, and management of a design team to achieve project outputs on time and to a high standard.
• Foster a culture of growth and development within the team to ensure continued development of engineering talent.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant standards and ensure design methodologies and documentation are compliant.
• Liaise with other engineering functions to ensure clear requirements gathering for control systems.
• Provide electrical training and assistance when required for customers.
• Constantly evaluate ways to streamline costs in electrical projects.
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

Since 1985, Telestack has transformed from a small engineering firm into a global leader in mobile bulk material handling solutions by successfully exploring gaps in the market and offering bespoke engineered solutions to meet the needs of their customers. The respected company have built a leading portfolio of mobile bulk material handling equipment and now offer the widest range of mobile conveyors in the international marketplace. Offering Ship loaders, Ship Unloaders, Hopper Feeders, Truck Unloaders, Bulk Reception Feeders, Stockpiling Conveyors, Link Conveyors and Telescopic Stackers, Telestack have thousands of custom-designed global installations in a range of applications.

Required Criteria

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, or other relevant qualification.
• 10+ years of practical design experience in industry, 3+ years of which should be in engineering or project management roles.
• Demonstrable experience in team leadership, mentoring and development of engineering talent.
• Strong experience in control system architecture, conception, and hardware selection is required.
• Experience in both mobile and industrial style hardware and software development methodologies.
• You are comfortable in a 'player-manager' role, managing the team, projects and deliverables whilst also being a contributor, with ability to complete designs, write control specifications, modify/maintain code and perform system level testing when required.
• Experience in EPLAN implementation and deployment would be beneficial.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of ISO / BS Standards relevant to the equipment.
• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering design, including AC and DC systems, design, hardware selection and control software.
• Proven background in hardware design in heavy equipment or other relevant industry.
• You are a person who leads by example, can manage without conflict, maintain a strong can-do attitude and maintain a positive team culture.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of company departments and customers.
• Ability to communicate, in oral or written form, is required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other electrical drafting software.
• Ability to use test instruments and understand their functions required.