Electrical Design Engineer

Daresbury
1 month ago
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Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

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Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

The leading providers of critical engineering services for blue chip food and beverage manufacturers are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team.

Electrical Design Engineer

£40-55k + Pension + Healthcare

Cheshire

Ref: 24575

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who can offer you a clear career path, on-going professional training, a collaborative working environment and the chance to improve your technical skills. They also actively support Engineers seeking Chartered status.

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

Create detailed electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for control panels, compliant with customer specifications and industry standards
Specify and source components such as PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors to optimise system performance and cost-effectiveness
Develop and integrate control systems with broader industrial processes
Produce high-quality design documentation
Work closely with clients to interpret requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback
Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards; support testing and commissioning of systems when required
Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, reduce costs, and improve product reliability
Collaborate with production, proposals, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project delivery
 Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

Proven experience in electrical design, control systems, or a similar engineering role within manufacturing or industrial automation
Proficient in electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar)
Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols is advantageous
Understanding of industry standards such as IEC, UL, or BS EN for electrical control panel design ideal
 You will be responsible for managing and taking ownership of numerous projects acting as a point of contact for the customer, including managing sub-contractors and controlling the procurement.

 Located in Cheshire, this role would be commutable from Daresbury, Runcorn, Keckwick, Stretton and surrounding areas.

For further information call Sharon Hill

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