Electrical Systems Engineer

Experienced Electrical Systems Engineer in the field of Electrical Design & Controls system engineering. You will be the lead for all Electrical Design & Control systems engineering in the Innovations Engineering team. To be successful you will thrive on investigating innovative new engineering approaches and strengthen our client’s culture of openness where everyone is encouraged to help their colleagues to contribute to the business success; be open to bold ideas; and have a desire for continued learning whilst focusing on the delivery of results with the wider team. Our client aims to transform the sustainability of the food industry by reducing the power, water and resources used in the cleaning of food facilities whilst improving hygiene standards. They have developed systems which transform water and salt into a powerful cleaning agent and disinfectant. Their solutions deliver value to customers through greater process efficiency, reduction of waste and increased margins. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing Start-up company that wants to bring environmental savings to their customers.

Electrical Systems Engineer Role:

• Lead Electrical Design & Control systems engineering for the Innovations product development engineering team.
• Working within a small, specialised engineering team developing and specifying new innovative products to customer requirements.
• Continue with the PLC strategy in place for Products working alongside the Engineering team and the customer.
• Produce electrical operational documentation & Control systems data when required.
• Helping assess safety and environmental issues associated with the systems you are delivering.
• Helping assess compliance with relevant industrial standards for this field of Engineering.
• Investigating and troubleshooting electrical & control system issues.
• Work with suppliers and contractors in the delivery of our products.
• Work to engineering deadlines and contribute to overall team objectives success.
• Support the creation of a design validation plan for the electrical content of our products.

Electrical Systems Engineer Requirements:

• Degree /HND in electrical engineering, electrical Design, Automation, Control Systems, electronics, OR relevant engineering discipline along with Time served / Apprenticeship.
• Electrical Design background involved in developing hardware for machines, cabinet layout, safety, protection & compliance calculations, creation of 2D electrical drawings to allow electrical panel build.
• Proficient in PLC Programming, CODESYS programming knowledge is critical (Ladder Diagrams, FBD Functional Block Diagram languages and ST Structured Text).
• Knowledge and user of Schneider Machine Expert (What we use).
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (2014/35/EU) knowledge.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols e.g. Ethernet/IP, Modbus.
• Collaborative team-work approach ---Not afraid to get your message across.
• Able to communicate complex electrical engineering issues and present efficiently.
• Good standard of technical writing and presentation of results.
• A good practical level of electrical engineering will be useful for this role as there is opportunity to support electrical cabinet builds and assess for test & sign-off.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of network communication protocols e.g., MQTT.
• SolidWorks 2D schematic & 3D modelling electrical experience.
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing / special purpose machinery.
• Knowledge of functional design specification creation.
• P&ID interpretation and knowledge.
• Risk Assessment and Haz Ops experience.

Electrical Systems Engineer Benefits:

• Hybrid working, 2 Days in the Office, 3 Days at home.
• System installations and customer support activities will require working from customers’ sites at times in the UK & Europe.
• Standard working hours are 37.5 per week.
• Flexible working hours.
• Annual 10% bonus = performance related across the board.
• Healthcare.
• Pension, 5% contribution match.

Electrical Systems Engineer Applications:

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role. This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply. Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.