Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Airedale by Modine; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in innovative thermal management solutions in Leeds is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This role involves designing and developing new HVAC products and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have a technical degree and 3+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably within HVAC. Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of UKCA and CE marking are advantageous. Competitive salary & benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a technical degree and have 3+ years experience with electrical design, preferably in HVAC or machine design.
• Knowledge of UKCA and CE marking process.
• Ability to source appropriate components.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new standard HVAC products for electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure electrical aspects of new components are properly tested prior to introduction.
• Conduct product introduction support and training.

Skills

Electrical design

HVAC systems

Attention to detail

AutoCAD

PLC controllers

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Promis-e

AutoCAD Electrical

Solid Edge

Job description

At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centres, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission‑critical environments.

The Opportunity

Due to continued expansion and company growth an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work as part of the Research & Development Department based in Leeds reporting to the Principal Electrical Engineer. It involves working closely with a team of mechanical, controls, manufacturing and quality engineers to design and develop new standard HVAC products whilst maintaining the existing product portfolio.

The role consists of working with the Product Development teams to develop new electrical product designs in accordance with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and relevant SOM guidelines from concept through to full product launch. You will aid the Principal Electrical Engineer & Lead Mechanical Engineers where necessary and as a team will be responsible for creating design briefs for companywide approval, hitting cost targets, designing electrical infrastructure of products with customer, manufacturing and assembly in mind to allow labour targets, project timescales, technical features, training and all critical deliverables to be met. You will be required to work closely with the Product Development Controls team to bring the electrical and controls design to fruition and support changes to the current portfolio.

Role Requirements

• Responsible for improving the electrical aspects of product innovation and customer focus of Airedale by Modine standard products.
• Assist in formulating unit electrical design and controls operation briefs for approval.
• Ensure electrical aspects of new components are properly tested prior to introduction.
• Oversee electrical build, wiring best practice, test and approval of prototypes.
• Ensure appropriate standards and approvals and testing is carried out (i.e. EMC testing).
• Conduct product introduction support and training.
• Ensure the appropriate design modifications are released informing all concerned of engineering changes.
• Carry out electrical design on a range of HVAC systems, for both new and existing ranges, ensuring safe operation and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Selection/sizing of appropriate electrical components, motors, cabling etc. using engineering design calculations and best practice.
• Communicate internally at all levels to provide technical advice or suggestions for improvement to design.
• Communicate with internal customers to provide product technical advice/support.
• Attend site meetings and trade shows where required.
• Build standard electrical CAD drawing generators, symbol libraries and circuits using AutoCAD software.
• Produce accurate parts lists.
• Design control panel layouts.
• Design terminal lists and layouts.
• Assist & liaise with mechanical and controls engineers.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a technical degree and have 3+ years experience with electrical design, preferably within the HVAC or Machine design sector, although all experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of UKCA and CE marking process.
• Knowledge/understanding of PLC controllers.
• Experience with both 3 phase power circuits & low voltage control circuits.
• Ability to source appropriate components.
• Knowledge and awareness of current legislation affecting electrical design and testing.
• Ability to work pro‑actively, using own initiative.
• Be able to produce high quality accurate information with good attention to detail.

Experience of the following software would be advantageous

• Electrical CAD Software (i.e. Promis‑e / AutoCAD Electrical)
• AutoCAD (2D Modelling)
• Solid Edge (3D Modelling)

In Return we Offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits