Electrical Design Engineer

Heaton Moor
11 months ago
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Electrical Design Engineer

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Electrical Design Engineer

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:


  • Use Electrical design CAD software to produce accurate, functional & cost-effective electrical system designs

  • Use discussions and technical documents to determine customer requirements

  • Produce documentation - functional design specifications & system manuals

  • Create accurate 2D layout drawings for electrical panel build system IO layout

  • Liaise with suppliers to determine appropriate component selection

  • Produce bills of materials (BOMs) accurately

  • Support the commissioning team to ensure successful FAT and SAT

  • Carry out design calculations either by hand or using software to verify suitability and performance

  • Collaborate with the wider design teams and departments to improve functions and processes & participate in design reviews

Electrical Design Engineer – The Person:


  • Degree level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or industry experience

  • Extensive experience with electrical design software – Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical etc.

  • Experience with hand calculations for drive systems, electrical loadings and current ratings etc.

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with excellent time management & the ability to prioritise

  • Flexibility for occasional travel throughout the UK and abroad

  • Prior experience in bespoke/special purpose machine building and design

  • Experience with robotics, automation, vision and sensing systems would be ideal

  • Ability to deal with customers, suppliers and internal departments

  • 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

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