Senior Electrical Design Engineer

JBT; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food technology company in Stockport is seeking a Senior Electrical Design & Compliance Engineer. In this role, you will create and maintain electrical schematic diagrams for packaging machinery and ensure compliance with international standards. Ideal candidates will hold an Electrical Engineering degree and have a solid understanding of electrical regulations, as well as experience with Electrical CAD software. This position offers opportunities for development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Training and development

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Pension access

Gym membership discount

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience as an electrical design engineer, preferably in the food industry.
• Familiarity with CE marking and electrical regulations.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety, ISO EN 13849-1.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify and maintain electrical schematic diagrams.
• Sourcing electrical components to meet project requirements.
• Producing wiring schematic diagrams and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering degree/HND

Proficient in Electrical CAD software

Familiarity with PLCs

Knowledge of industrial wiring practices

Education

Electrical Engineering degree/HND or equivalent

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Overview

At JBT, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to fortify the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with Integrity - Collaborate with Humility - Grow with Agility - Innovate with Impact.

The Opportunity

Working within our Proseal business as our Senior Electrical Design & Compliance Engineer you will report to the Head of Automation. Your role will be to create, modify and maintain electrical schematic diagrams for packaging machinery. You'll be a technical authority on electrical regulations, ensuring compliance is achieved to suit a global market. You'll source electrical components to meet custom project requirements and to optimise standard machinery.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design, to ensure that safety and functionality goals are met.
• Producing wiring schematic diagrams and ensuring required international regulations are followed.
• Ensuring appropriate test procedures are in place to verify electrical safety and compliance.
• Modelling electrical panel layouts.
• Sourcing components such as sensors, actuators, cables and switchgear.
• Ensuring cables and protection devices are sized correctly.
• Developing supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree/ HND or equivalent and experience as an electrical design engineer, preferably working for an OEM in the food industry.
• Proficient user of Electrical CAD software, EPLAN ideally.
• Familiarity with PLCs, servo drive systems, AC Inverters. Mitsubishi control gear knowledge a bonus.
• Experience with CE marking; the Machinery, the Low Voltage and the EMC Directives.
• Familiarity with UL, CSA and NFPA electrical regulations.
• IET 18th Edition.
• Knowledge of industrial wiring practices including EMC noise-reduction techniques, cable sizing, overcurrent device selection.
• Familiarity with Functional Safety, ISO EN 13849-1.

Travel & Location

• Your place of work will be onsite in Macclesfield, but the role may require some travel up to 5%, (occasional trips to suppliers and very occasionally to customers).

Why Work at JBT

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.

We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world‑class projects.

We encourage development – ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT to feed your growth!

Benefits

• Training and development to progress your career up to Senior Engineer.
• Holidays 33 days including bank holidays.
• Our benefits portal includes pension access, cheap gym membership, learning and development, employee assistance program and retail discount scheme.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.