Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer with industrial machinery experience sought to join a well-established OEM in Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that is making waves in a wide array of industries, designing high-technology systems, and providing innovative solutions for their clients.

Electrical Design Engineer £40-55k + 6% Pension, 10% Bonus, Early Friday Finish
Hampshire – Relocation Support Available
Ref: 23574

A fantastic opportunity to join a small engineering team, enjoying autonomous responsibility for all aspects of engineering conception & project delivery. The business is at a strong growth point, and with the addition of a new Commercial Director, the plan is for continued expansion.

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

1. Engage with a diverse range of applications including power conversion systems, industrial automation, thermal management systems, materials science, electronic control systems, industrial software & mechanical machinery.
2. Take on a team leadership role within the business, with a growth plan into Design Manager.
3. Be involved in site work, with a typical split of 90% office-based tasks and 10% on-site duties.

Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

1. Experience of electrical system engineering, ideally with transformers, switches, converters.
2. Proven experience of control panel design incorporating automation control systems such as PLC/HMI/SCADA.
3. Knowledge of electrical distribution in machinery.
4. Experience with an electrical CAD package such as Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, SEE Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical.
5. An interest in or experience with PLC software design and machinery safety highly advantageous – not essential.
6. Have a good level of mechanical competence.
7. Machinery safety is key for this business, so any experience is highly advantageous; however, they will provide formal training.

This is a role focused on Electrical Design; however, any additional knowledge of PLC software would be an added bonus. Currently, all PLC software is outsourced, therefore it would be great to have some in-house skills within this area. They have recently adopted Eplan as their standard package - Eplan experience would be great; however, training will be provided.

This is an ideal time to join an established business that is heading into a new phase of growth and looking to the future. We are seeking an Engineer with c3-5 years experience with the interest to take on new challenges. They operate an open-door policy and are keen to support the continued personal and professional development of all employees.

Located in Hampshire, this role would be commutable from Eastleigh, Poole, Southampton, Bournemouth, Winchester, and Salisbury. For further information call Sarah Clarke.