At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge electrical control systems for innovative machinery.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the tech world while working on exciting new products.
- Qualifications: HND or degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in complex machinery design.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 52000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer, looking for a new and exciting opportunity? To undertake the design, development and testing of electrical control systems for our product range; involving the selection of appropriate control hardware in manufactures of hi-tech capital equipment.
Design electrical circuits required for the development and production of laser wire processing machines and other new products using ePLAN electrical design software or similar. Generate build documentation and parts lists to enable the purchasing department and production department to order parts and build products/machines. Write commissioning procedures for machines to enable the efficient transfer of products to Production and Service. Liaise with end users and other relevant contractors and sub-contractors to ensure correct design, test and installation of systems. Participate in the investigation of system problems arising from testing, acceptance or operational use in the field. Interface with electrical suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective solutions are found. Contribute to the evolving Design Standards for Electrical/Mechanical Drawings. Keep up with the latest standards that are applicable to electrical control systems, namely EN60204, ISO 13849 and have knowledge of EN12100. Understand the dynamic requirements of wire processing systems and design solutions to meet those requirements.
Ideally qualified to a minimum of HND or preferably degree level in Electrical Engineering. The successful applicant will have an electrical/controls/automation engineering background designing and developing complex machinery or systems; and will have experience in the full product life cycle from initial specification through development, build, test, deployment and support.
Job Specific Skills / Personal Qualities
- New product introduction: design, build, commission and test.
- Electrical Machine / Control Panel Design with reference to risk assessment and applicable safety standards like 12100, 60204 and 13849.
- Electrical drawing package experience (preferably ePLAN).
- Electrical Machine Design for build and procurement - parts list, wire schedules, cable schedules etc.
- Creation of Controls Specifications - Functional Design Specification / IO Specification.
- Advantageous but not essential if have experience of PLC programming, robotics and vision systems, practical experience of electrical builds and use of diagnostic tools.
- Ability to manage time and resources and prioritise tasks based on a dynamic project function with a willingness to travel and undertake customer visits if required.
Hours of work are 37 per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm. ~25 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays, ~ Pension scheme above statutory rates (Company 5%; Free parking, ~ Group life assurance ~ Company performance bonus scheme ~ Salary £45,000 to £52,000 Depending on experience.
Electrical Product Design Engineer in Bridgend employer: Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Plymouth where proactive individuals can thrive. With a comprehensive benefits package and a strong focus on employee growth, this role not only supports senior management but also provides opportunities for long-term career development in a collaborative and supportive culture.
