Lead Electrical Design Engineer

PRS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to spearhead projects in a dynamic environment. This role involves leading a skilled team, developing cutting-edge electrical designs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in special purpose machinery and a strong background in PLC programming. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of automation and manufacturing. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering sector.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in electrical engineering, especially in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Machinery directive and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Engineering team and manage design projects.
• Develop electrical designs and collaborate with software engineers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

PLC Programming

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley Equipment

Siemens Equipment

Safety System Verification Tools

Job description

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Lead Consultant - Engineering & Manufacturing

Position: Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (hybrid working available)

PRS Engineering has engaged with a new client and a world leading manufacturer of Special Purpose Machinery. Due to recent promotions, we now have an opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer with a background in design (electrical) and understanding of control systems, PLC's and system software for collaboration between engineering departments. Ideally you will have worked in a manufacturing environment of automation, automated equipment and special purpose machinery.

About The Role

As Electrical Team Lead you will be responsible for providing leadership to the Electrical Engineering team, while ensuring optimum levels of service and satisfaction to customers through their innovative approach in developing packaging and processing machinery systems, utilising electrical engineering principles.

Key responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate work schedules for the team including resource planning and delegating tasks.
• Liaise with and establish excellent relationships with customers, colleagues, suppliers etc
• Manage design projects ensuring all milestones are met
• Develop electrical designs for primary products and new projects in collaboration with other departments
• Work closely with the Software Engineers to collaborate with the development of PLC and PC programs for systems or machines that require them
• Liaise with customers and Technical Support to find solutions to electrical problems of machines and/or systems and report finding to the team.
• Document to the required level for UKCA and CE compliance, the electrics of a machine developed.
• Travel to both customer and our sites to support and develop equipment and solutions when required.

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum 8 to 10 years electrical engineering experience – special purpose machine design or manufacturing related field is desirable
• Knowledge of the Machinery directive 2006/42/EC
• Knowledge of the machinery safety regulations BS EN ISO 13849 & BS EN 60204-1:2018
• Experience of working with Allen Bradley and Siemens equipment
• Experience of UL requirements and certifying control panels to UL standards
• Experience of designing safety circuits to the required PL/SIL ratings
• Experience of using safety system verification tools and data (Sistema)
• Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience of managing and building a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and work autonomously

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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