Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer now being sought to join a dynamic and aspiring company with over 25 years’ experience in the field of advanced industrial automation.
Electrical Design Engineer
£40,000 - £60,000 + paid overtime, pension & 25 days holiday
38 hour week – early Friday finish.
Cheshire based. Training on Eplan Available !
Ref: 22879
Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:

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  Use Electrical design CAD software to produce accurate, functional & cost-effective electrical system designs
  
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  Use discussions and technical documents to determine customer requirements
  
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  Produce documentation - functional design specifications & system manuals
  
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  Create accurate 2D layout drawings for electrical panel build system IO layout
  
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  Liaise with suppliers to determine appropriate component selection
  
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  Produce bills of materials (BOMs) accurately
  
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  Support the commissioning team to ensure successful FAT and SAT
  
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  Carry out design calculations either by hand or using software to verify suitability and performance
  
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  Collaborate with the wider design teams and departments to improve functions and processes & participate in design reviews
  

Electrical Design Engineer – The Person:

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  Degree level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or industry experience
  
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  Extensive experience with electrical design software – Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical etc.
  
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  Experience with hand calculations for drive systems, electrical loadings and current ratings etc.
  
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  Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with excellent time management & the ability to prioritise
  
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  Flexibility for occasional travel throughout the UK and abroad
  
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  Prior experience in bespoke/special purpose machine building and design
  
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  Experience with robotics, automation, vision and sensing systems would be ideal
  
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  Ability to deal with customers, suppliers and internal departments
  
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  An understanding and experience of UKCA/CE Technical file creation including carrying out risk assessments would be highly beneficial
  

Situated in the North West region, this position would be ideal for candidates residing in Manchester, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stockport, Cheadle & all surrounding areas
For further information call Tom Evans