Electrical Design Engineer in Norwich

Job Type: Perm, Full Time

Location: Norwich

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Thu 8:00-16:45, Fri 8:00-12:30)

Job Role Summary

• To design and instruct motors and generators that meet project specific requirements
• To develop and extend the current range of high voltage motors and generators to suit the needs of the business and support growth into new markets
• To fully comply with the company Management Systems, incorporating Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed design analysis in order to maintain or improve the electrical integrity and quality of the product range. This involves the use of in-house developed software, whilst working closely with internal team of Electrical Engineers
• Undertake active participation in the ongoing design and development of the product range, giving technical instructions and advice to other departments including Manufacturing and Test.
• Develop and maintain the insulation systems used in the product range including assessment of alternative materials for existing systems and the development of new systems for new applications.
• Adopt value engineering principles, design for manufacture and concurrent engineering techniques in product development
• Closely support Design Draughtsmen in the modification of existing production designs and the preparation of new designs
• Provide technical support to the Sales Department as required. This may involve giving timely information for quotation purposes and off-site travel to meet the customer
• Assist in the evaluation of technical problems with the installed product base, which may include travel to the customer for specific investigations
• Recommend improvements to the product design rules and software and facilitating the implementation of these where appropriate
• Assist in the preparation of and preparing od technical reports and / or presentations
• Review the Mechanical Design process and its interaction with Electrical Design in order to optimise product performance
• Carry out other tasks as may be reasonably requested by Line Manager, that are within the role holder’s ability

Education / Qualification Requirements

• Degree, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in the design of capital electrical equipment (not necessarily electrical machines) including thermal design
• Previous experience and knowledge of working in a manufacturing environment
• Have experience of prioritising a heavy workload
• Practised in decision making in a busy environment

Skills and Competency Requirements

Essential:

• Highly self-motivated with a genuine desire to succeed and help move the business forward
• Possess excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Capable of planning and organising effectively in order to achieve objectives
• Have excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Possess a proactive approach with the ability and desire to use own initiative in all areas of the role
• Confident with Microsoft Office packages and 2D Cad Software
• Own strong attention to detail skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise simultaneous activities within challenging timescales

Desirable:

• Ability to prepare / edit programmes written in common programming languages (example: VB.NET)

Company Benefits

• Holiday allowance starting at 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
• Flexible Start Time
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
• Onsite Free Parking
• Workplace Pension scheme / Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Long Service AwardsDeveloping our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

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