Electrical Engineer in Essex

Electrical Engineer at Tech Connect Group

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Our client, a leading engineering and clean technology company in a rapidly growing global sector, is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established business as they continue to build on decades of experience delivering specialist engineering solutions to their clients worldwide.

The Role

This is a hands‑on engineering position that combines office‑based project support with international travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and technical service.

Working as part of the Electrical department, you\’ll be involved in a range of technical activities – PLC and HMI programming, supporting bespoke electrical equipment design and providing on‑site customer support.

Following a period of training, you\’ll take on a dual role with both project‑based responsibilities and international field‑service work.

Key responsibilities

• Providing office‑based technical support to global customers
• Actively contributing to R&D projects in collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams
• Travelling internationally for installation, commissioning, and service work
• Programming and fault‑finding with PLCs, HMI software, and SCADA systems
• Supporting the coordination and delivery of customer‑specific projects
• Liaising with internal departments including design, project engineering, and the electrical workshop
• Working with AutoCAD to support design and documentation processes
• Supporting the ongoing development of electrical systems, working closely with the Electrical Engineering Manager

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of electrical engineering knowledge and practical hands‑on experience, ideally within a manufacturing, installation, or maintenance environment.

We’re looking for someone who

• Holds at least an ONC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or higher)
• Has experience with PLCs, HMI software, and SCADA systems
• Has knowledge of or exposure to AutoCAD
• Understands Single and Three Phase Power Transformers (desirable)
• Has a background in electrical manufacturing, installation, or maintenance
• Is confident supporting customers both remotely and on‑site
• Is eager to learn and develop new technical skills through supported training

You should also be

• Comfortable working across departments to deliver complex projects
• Willing and able to travel internationally to customer sites
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to delivering high‑quality technical work

The Benefits

• International travel opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Exposure to advanced electrical systems in a global engineering business
• Supportive team environment with career growth potential

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Tech Connect Group.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing