Experienced Electrical Design Engineer (Switchgear)

Recruitment Partnership Ireland; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Friday

28 days holidays

Excellent career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading electrical manufacturing company in Dungannon is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing low voltage switchgear and related products. Ideal candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, knowledge of modular systems, and proficiency in electrical design software. The position offers excellent career progression opportunities and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent (not essential).
• Experience in LV design and manufacture of switchgear up to 6300 Amps.
• Experience with switchgear design to IEC/UL product standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble document packages for low voltage switchgear products.
• Liaise with Sales Director on tender drawings.
• Prepare electrical schematics for switchgear.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Overview

Experienced Electrical Design Engineer (Switchgear) – Dungannon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Salary: £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 (British Pound Sterling)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Our client is a successful electrical manufacturing business specialising in motor control centres, low voltage switchgear, transfer switches, and PDUs. They design and manufacture LV switchgear and control equipment and offer total solutions as a one-stop engineering shop.

We are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Switchgear Design Engineer to join their manufacturing team in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.

Responsibilities

• Assemble document packages and develop drawing sets for review by the Production Manager for low voltage switchgear products.
• Liaise with Sales Director on tender drawings.
• Prepare detailed electrical schematics for switchgear and general arrangement layout drawings.
• Prepare electrical bills of materials.
• Interact with customers/consultants, mechanical engineering, automation personnel, and other staff to resolve identified issues.
• Contribute to continuous product improvement.
• Electrical engineering with a bias toward switchgear and motor control systems.

Requirements

• Degree qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent (not essential; those from a technical background who fit the profile will be considered).
• Knowledge of modular steel work systems (e.g., Cubic, Elsteel).
• Knowledge of Schneider and ABB LV product ranges.
• Experience in LV design and manufacture of switchgear up to 6300 Amps.
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical or equivalent electrical design software (IGE/ XAO).
• Experience with switchgear design to IEC/UL product standards is advantageous but not essential.
• 2D and/or 3D software experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills and professional, detail-oriented work approach.
• Good team player, self-starter, able to work with minimal guidance.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel if required.

Benefits

• Early finish Friday
• 28 days holidays
• Excellent career progression opportunities

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