Senior Electrical Engineer

AIXTRON Ltd (UK); Swavesey; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Hybrid working hours

Pension scheme

Training & development

Job summary

AIXTRON Ltd (UK) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to advance electrical design for its world-leading MOCVD systems in a hybrid, office-and-lab environment. You will deliver detailed subsystem designs, drive and control strategies, and safety-critical automation across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires an electrical engineering degree, strong PLC and field-bus experience, and knowledge of electro-pneumatic systems; SAP and E-Plan experience are preferred. Hybrid working offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical discipline or equivalent qualification/experience (minimum HNC + experience).
• Good knowledge of field-bus systems (DeviceNet, EtherCAT) and PLC control.
• Good knowledge in drive systems, pneumatic control, and automation technology.
• Experience in control of electro-pneumatic/mechanical systems, 3-phase power distribution and heater control systems.
• Practical knowledge of relevant legislation, directives and standards for machinery design.
• Experience in E-Plan software preferred.
• Experience with SAP ERP.
• Professional registration with a relevant Engineering body encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design of the company’s bespoke special purpose scientific equipment.
• Under guidance, provide detailed designs for sub-systems and components.
• Development, planning and specification of electronic systems, sub-systems and components.
• Covering fields of control, drive and sensor technology, pneumatic control, PLC and safety systems.
• Adhere to company quality and safety procedures; maintain standards for safe operation.

Skills

Field-bus systems (DeviceNet)

Field-bus systems (EtherCAT)

PLC control

Drive systems design

Pneumatic control

Automation technology

Electrical controls design

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

E-Plan

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

As part of a multi-disciplined team and a modern Engineering department, this role involves the continuous improvement of the Company’s world leading products through leading-edge electrical design. The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer will be expected to implement effective electrical design solutions to ensure the companies MOCVD systems remain at the forefront of technology.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design of the Company’s bespoke special purpose scientific equipment.
• Under the guidance of principal electrical controls engineers they will provide detailed designs for sub-systems and components.
• Development, planning and specification of electronic systems, sub-systems and components.
• Covering fields of control, drive and sensor technology, pneumatic control, PLC and safety systems.
• You will adopt the working practices of a modern engineering office and a company wide quality system.
• Responsible for adhering to standards that AIXTRON Ltd set to ensure safety at work, which includes following procedures, handling machinery and substances correctly, and participating in any safety training required. You will find the core Health and Safety responsibilities in the Health and Safety System Overview document.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in an electrical discipline or equivalent qualification/experience (minimum HNC + experience)
• Good knowledge in the fields of field-bus systems (DeviceNet, Ethercat) and PLC control.
• Good knowledge in the design of drive systems, pneumatic control, and automation technology.
• Experience in control of electro-pneumatic/mechanical systems, 3-phase power distribution and heater control systems.
• Practical knowledge of relevant legislation, directives and standards for the design of machinery.
• Good experience of E-Plan software preferred
• Microsoft office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP)
• Professional registration with a relevant Engineering body encouraged and preferred.
• Accurate, thorough, consistent, pro-active, assertive
• Good communication skills
• Team player

We offer

• Office/Lab based role at AIXTRON Ltd
• 30 days annual leave
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Exceptional defined contribution pension scheme
• Progressive training and development strategy

About AIXTRON

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) forthird-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.

At AIXTRON you will benefit from a strong work-life balance with hybrid working, a flexible working environment, as well as great development opportunities!