Senior Electrical Engineer

Proactive
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
4 months ago
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Position: Senior Electrical Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Depending on Experience

Location: Cambridge - Onsite

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical/Electronic Engineer to help develop the next generation of our clients products. As Senior Electrical/Electronics Engineer you will be responsible for the design and development of electrical and electronic circuitry to support the manufacturing and systems development processes.

Responsibilities:

Lead electrical designs for new equipment.
Creation, modification, maintenance and management of electrical designs including proof of concept.
Provide electronic design support to our Custom Engineering team.
Liaise with sub-contract suppliers of electrical
Support existing electrical equipment.
Work with other members of the Innovation and Engineering teamsKnowledge and Experience: Essential

A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering.
Experience of power electronic designs.
Fault-finding of electrical and electronic circuitry.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent team player.
A willingness to travel and the ability to be flexible in the work you carry out and area you work in.
Attention to detail and a quality driven mentality. Desirable
Experience of working with complex electromechanical systems.
Understanding of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and control panel design.
Use of EPlan Electric P8 software.We look for motivated, open-minded people who are creative, embrace innovation and bring imagination to their work. Our employees see opportunities instead of obstacles, have a passion for solving problems and constantly look for new and better ways to serve our customers.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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