Electrical Design Engineer

Complete Talent Services Ltd; Wallsend; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Due to business growth, we are looking to recruit for a EC & I Design Engineer for a leading manufacturing engineering company based in Newcastle.

The main purpose of the role is to provide design and development support to the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation part of the business under instruction of more senior members of the team. You will be involved on full life cycle projects from client requirement through design, build, test, install and customer acceptance.

The ideal candidate will be degree qualified to Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with a demonstrable background in a similar role. Ideally candidates will be experienced using AutoCAD – Autodesk Inventor is advantageous.

Experience of machine control systems/automation is an advantage but you will receive a lot of on-the-job training to learn about all the required systems.

Hours: Monday – Thursday (Apply online only) / Friday 0830 – 1200.

Hybrid working available – 3 days in the office as a minimum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the development, design and management of the EC and I systems with full involvement through the product life cycle from initial sales/requirements to after services support.
• Working on a range of different designs including Control Panels, Motor Control Centres, LV Power Distribution systems (single/three-phase), Network and communication systems (RS485, MODBUS and Ethernet protocols). Producing design documentation including functional design and test documentations.
• Involved in sizing and selection of power system components, cables and glands, earthing and earth bonding. Involved in design and project reviews, FMEA/FMECA analysis and factory acceptance testing documentation. Creation of user and customer training material.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related/equivalent subject.
• Demonstrable background in EC&I Design.
• Experienced in use of AutoCAD – Autodesk Inventor is advantageous.
• Clear technical writing and good record keeping.

Note: This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency.