Senior Electrical Engineer - Automation & Controls (Hybrid)

Orion Electrotech; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Occasional international travel

Job summary

Orion Electrotech partners with an innovative engineering and technology organisation to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer for their Development Engineering team. You will design and develop complex electrical control systems for bespoke equipment, driving innovation and keeping products at the forefront of technology.

Based in the United Kingdom, the role offers hybrid working, a competitive package, and exposure to cutting-edge projects with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification and experience (minimum HNC).
• Strong experience in electrical engineering within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Control systems.
• Experience designing drive systems, automation systems and pneumatic control systems.
• Knowledge of electro-pneumatic and electromechanical control systems.
• Experience with 3-phase power distribution and heater control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution and control systems for bespoke equipment.
• Produce detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and manufacturing documentation.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Develop specifications for electrical systems, sub-systems and components.
• Design and implement PLCs, fieldbus networks, drives, sensors, pneumatic controls and safety systems.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects focused on product enhancement and innovation.
• Develop and test new control technologies and automation solutions.
• Support manufacturing teams with technical issues arising during production.
• Implement design changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, legislation, directives and quality procedures.
• Promote and adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Control systems

Drive systems

Automation systems

Pneumatic control systems

Electromechanical control

3-phase power distribution

Heater control systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC with relevant experience

Job description

Orion Electrotech partners with an innovative engineering and technology organisation to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer for their Development Engineering team. You will design and develop complex electrical control systems for bespoke equipment, driving innovation and keeping products at the forefront of technology.

Based in the United Kingdom, the role offers hybrid working, a competitive package, and exposure to cutting-edge projects with occasional international travel.