Electrical Engineering Technician

Astec Industries Europe Limited; Omagh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Omagh seeks an Electrical Engineer to join their growing team. Responsibilities include interfacing design with production, handling PLC systems, and driving quality improvements. The ideal candidate will have a HLA in Electrical/Mechatronics and a strong foundation in electrical principles. This role offers opportunities for skill development in various control systems within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Vacation

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Free parking

Cycle to work

Free work laptop

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Ability to concept control system software and behaviour for machine systems.
• Logical thinking and system fault finding in heavy equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral or written form.

Responsibilities

• Be the key interface between the Electrical Design team and production.
• Develop skills in PLC software downloading and testing.
• Manage product quality improvement projects.

Skills

Fault resolution

Control system development

Electrical engineering principles

Education

HLA in Electrical/Mechatronics or similar

Tools

CoDeSys

Solidworks Electrical

EPlan

Job description

Overview

Joining an experienced team in a department that is growing rapidly you will quickly become an integral part of our product design, development, validation and support engineering activities. Our team develop ground up control systems on both AC and DC architectures, and are involved in all aspects from component selection, control methodologies, software algorithm development, validation, production and more, this means that a career within Astec electrical engineering is varied, meaningful and designed to accelerate your development.

You will have the opportunity to build your engineering skillset with exposure to a wide range of our products, from simple control system architectures to considerably more complex systems.

About The Role

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Be the key interface between the Electrical Design team and our factory floor production environment, become skilled in fault resolution and fault finding on new equipment builds.
• Develop skills in PLC software downloading, control system testing and issue resolution.
• Manage product quality improvement projects to continuously improve the machine control system, reliability and safety.
• Create and control technical documentation that supports machine production and aftermarket.
• Provide support for existing and new product in conjunction with our aftermarket team.
• Validation on new product and existing product changes, in line with our documented test and development procedures.
• Attention to detail when it comes to delivered control system quality, behaviour and operator ease of use.
• Through machine testing and validation ensure new designs are fit for purpose, with simplicity, functionality and quality in mind.
• Work with electrical design engineers to support new product development, design and validation
• Be involved in new machine and electrical system R&D projects

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Strong focus on resolution of complex issues on existing design, with ability to take ownership to resolution.
• Liaise with multiple departments to ensure smooth day to day function of production issues, customer queries and design projects.
• Lead Engineering improvement projects.
• Provide electrical training and assistance when required for customers.
• Constantly evaluate ways to improve quality and reliability in electrical systems.
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Criteria

• HLA in Electrical/Mechatronics or similar
• Willingness to develop experience in control system architecture, hardware and software.
• An emerging ability to concept control system software and behaviour for machine systems / subsystems.
• Good understanding of Electrical and hydraulic systems would be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering principles for both AC and DC systems.
• Capable of logical thinking and system fault finding in heavy equipment.
• 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 CoDeSys, Solidworks Electrical, EPlan, Engine diagnostic software would be beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to use test instruments and understand their functions required.

Skills Needed

About The Company

The Telestack Story

Servicing the quarrying and aggregate, mining, port, and terminal sectors, Telestack design and manufacture their equipment from their headquarters in Omagh. Based across 2 nearby sites, Telestack have grown extensively in numbers and employ people across a range of disciplines from engineering (design, mechanical, electrical), manufacturing, fabrication, quality, supply chain, project management, aftermarket and product support, sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT and many more. In addition, their turnover has increased substantially in that short period, and they are now one of the key private employers in the locality.

Utilising industry-leading software and technologies, Telestack have a track record of firsts. Their engineering team have developed concepts that have changed the nature of the sectors in which they operate. Guided by industry best practice, Telestack boast all the benefits of a large corporate company whilst maintaining the culture and ethos of a local family operation! The Telestack solutions are world-renowned, and the brand is known, respected and sought-after, by large blue-chip companies globally.

Company Culture

Astec Omagh

Telestack was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries – the >$1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America's leading manufacturers of equipment that build’s much of the world’s infrastructure. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers and Osborn mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand.

Astec is a market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building, and mining sectors. They have a strategic global focus and over the last number of years, they have invested millions in their Omagh based European facility. These investments are the foundation upon which the next phase of growth will be built upon and the team in Omagh are seeking the very best talent to join them in their journey!

Ready to grow your career with a company that values innovation, ambition, and personal growth?

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Free parking, Cycle to work, Free work laptop, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app

Salary

Not disclosed

Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off; Retirement plan and/or pension; Free parking; Cycle to work; Free work laptop; Competitive salary