Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company specializing in automation technology as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This exciting position offers the chance to work on innovative projects in the paint industry, tackling operational challenges with a consultative approach. You will be responsible for electrical design, integrating machinery to robotic solutions, and developing hardware and software control philosophies. With a hybrid working model and relocation assistance, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic team and grow into management roles in hardware and software design.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design and PLC software integration is essential.
• Flexible and reliable with a strong understanding of machinery processes.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical projects and integrate machinery with automation solutions.
• Develop equipment specifications and manage technical documentation.

Skills

PLC Software

Electrical Design

Understanding of machinery process requirements

Basic safety control knowledge

Client process understanding

Flexibility and reliability

Tools

Autocad

Eplan

Siemens PLC Software (S7 TIA)

Job description

Recruitment Specialist - Control & Automation Technology

Specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of paint finishing solutions, working with well-known clients across automotive, commercial, aerospace and industrial sectors now have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with PLC Software skills to join their expanding team.

Working for a business with over 30 years’ experience in the paint industry. They tackle operational challenges and, with a consultative approach, strive to provide the best solution for company needs.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Hybrid Working & Relocation assistance

Manchester. Ref: 23836

Responsibilities:

• Electrical design of projects
• Integrating machinery to robot automation solutions
• Hardware design utilising either Autocad or Eplan
• Equipment specifications
• Collating equipment technical files and setting up standard library of software
• Develop and monitor FAT’s
• Develop standard modular approach for hardware and software control philosophy

The Person:

• Understanding of machinery process requirements
• Understanding of client process
• Basic safety control knowledge
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC Software – S7 TIA knowledge advantageous
• Flexible, honest, reliable, and professional
• Experienced to manage own work time and workload

Located in Greater Manchester, role would be commutable from Oldham, Rochdale, Bolton, Blackburn and surrounding areas.

This position offers a great opportunity for a long term career, progressing into hardware and software design management.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Management

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing