Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

Madeley, Telford and Wrekin
4 weeks ago
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Kickstart your career with a leading, independently owned company specialising in the design and manufacture of automated special purpose machinery.

This is your chance to join a large, collaborative design team within a business that actively supports career development and Chartership. Every project is unique, offering technical variety and the opportunity to work on innovative engineering challenges.

Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

£32-35k + Life Assurance, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Support for ongoing personal learning and technical development

Shropshire. Ref: 25219

Graduate Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

Work in close partnership with customers to solve complex engineering challenges using advanced control techniques
Design and develop automation systems and equipment from an existing product range
Contribute to the concept and detailed design of new automation control systems
Carry out detailed design of robotic, computer, and control system interfaces
Undertake systems engineering of electro-mechanical equipment
Program and configure robots and control systems
Produce technical specifications and documentation for equipment selection and development
Provide internal technical product support
Be involved in commissioning automated systems
Report directly to the Engineering Manager
Opportunity to work on advanced automation, robotics, and control systems within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

Graduate Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

B.Eng / M.Eng in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics preferred (HND/HNC with significant controls experience also considered)
Demonstrated experience in electrical systems design
Strong CAD skills (2D and 3D) Autocad
Experience with robot and control system programming/configuration advantageous
Able to clearly present and communicate design solutions
Strong written communication skills
Self-disciplined with the ability to meet engineering deadlines and objectives
Strong problem-solving skills, both independently and within a team
Willing to travel throughout the UK and overseas if required
Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Located in Shropshire, this role would be commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Stafford.

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For further information please contact Sharon Hill

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