Manufacturing Electrical Engineer in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus (tax free up to £3k

Pension 6.5%

26 days holiday + stats

Job summary

Express Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a renowned manufacturer of bespoke machinery in Nottingham. The role focuses on wiring, panel assembly, and testing of special purpose machinery, using CAD drawings and schematics to deliver high-quality electric systems.

You will build and test LV components, work with control panels, inverters, hydraulics and pneumatics, and collaborate across the factory to meet delivery deadlines.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 18th edition certification required.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience implementing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Awareness of IPC-A-620 wiring standards.
• Hands-on with electrical components (wire, switches, relays, contactors).
• Understanding PLC logic and relay logic systems.
• Experience in a precision engineering manufacturing environment.
• Experience assembling/testing special purpose machinery and instrumentation.
• Experience wiring and testing LV components (control panels, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, inverter drives).

Responsibilities

• Design/modify circuit and wiring diagrams from CAD drawings.
• Assemble components and install control panels, inverters and LV instrumentation equipment.
• Inspect electrical parts to meet standards before build and test.
• Support prototype build, wiring and testing.
• Report technical/quality issues to Production Manager.
• Coordinate with workshop machinery for part refinements.
• Build from build sheets using CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers to ensure products meet specs.
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement for product functionality and cost savings.
• Update BOMs and ERP with changes.

Skills

HNC/HND in Electrical Eng

18th edition certification

Independent from drawings

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

IPC-A-620 wiring standards

Electrical components wiring

PLC/logical control

Precision engineering background

Assembling/s testing SP machinery

LV electrical assemblies

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Variable Frequency Drives

Job description

Express Recruitment are excited to be working with a well-established manufacturer of bespoke machinery and special purpose equipment for customers across 100 countries globally. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their manufacturing team of talented Engineers.

This is a full time, permanent position, contracted to 37 hours per week. The working hours are 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday (flexibility for 7:30am start), with a 1pm finish on Friday.

In return, you will receive a generous starting salary of up to £45,000 (salary review after completion of probation), plus annual free profit share bonus (tax free up to £3k), 6.5% pension contribution, 26 days holiday plus stats (increases with length of service), x3 life assurance and genuine opportunities to progress and broaden skillset with a dynamic and innovative employer.

Skills & Experience

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering
• Holder of 18th edition certification
• Proven experience working independently from technical assembly drawings and schematic diagrams
• Experience implementing Variable Frequency Drives
• Production standards in wiring (IPC-A-620, knowledge )
• Hands on proficient with a range of electrical components such as wire, switches, relays, contactors
• Understanding of PLC logic and relay logic systems
• Experienced working in a precision engineering manufacturing background
• Experience in assembling and testing special purpose machinery and instrumentation equipment
• Experienced in the assembly, wiring and testing of LV electrical components, such as control panels, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics and inverter drive systems

Roles & Responsibilities

• Use CAD and conventional drawing methods to design, produce/modify circuit and wiring diagrams and assembly information
• Wire, build and install a variety of components and systems including control panels, inverters, low voltage instrumentation equipment, hydraulics and variable speed drives
• Inspect electrical parts to ensure they meet required standard prior to build and test phase
• Supporting wider factory team with prototype build, wiring and testing
• Report any technical or quality related issues to the Production Manager
• Collaborate with workshop machining personnel to request amendments and refinery of engineering parts
• Work independently from build sheets and CAD assembly drawings to build and fit electrical components onto special purpose machinery and automation equipment
• Inspect the build sheet packs to ensure the correct drawings have been issued
• Collaborate with Test Engineers to ensure new built products meet functional specifications
• Work towards project delivery deadlines without compromising quality of finish
• Participate in continuous improvement activities for improved product functionality, quality and / or cost down activities
• Update BOMs and ERP systems with product and material modification changes

Job Location

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Salary

c£45,000 Per Annum D.O.E + Bonus

Job Type and Hours

Full Time, Permanent