Electrical Design Engineer
Bromsgrove
45k + company car + health/dental insurance
Responsibilities
Design and development of electrical systems for new and existing products.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications.
Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts using industry-standard tools from a customer FDS and our quotation.
Ensure compliance with relevant electrical codes and standards.
Specify, select and order components, materials, and equipment based on project requirements.
Work with vendors to evaluate and procure electrical components.
Prototyping and testing of electrical systems to validate design concepts.
Analyse test results and implement design improvements as needed.
Work closely with mechanical engineers, firmware developers, and other stakeholders (sometimes on client site) to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
Collaborate with project managers to establish timelines and milestones.
Create comprehensive documentation for electrical designs, including specifications, test plans, and technical manuals.
Maintain accurate records of design changes and updates.
Implement quality control measures to ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems.
Conduct design reviews and participate in cross-functional team reviews.
Essential Requirements
Degree in Electric/Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Member of a related professional body - preferably chartered.
Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design and development of systems controls
Proven expertise in designing and implementing large-scale, mission-critical systems.
Proven experience in the following:
PLC's - Working with Siemens (Simatic Manager/TIA Portal (LAD & SCL)) and Rockwell, including safety systems.
HMI- Working with (TIA WinCC Advanced/Panelview)
SCADA- Working with (WinCC/TiaWinCC/InTouch/ViewDesigner)
System design using EPLAN
Industry standard communication protocols
Working with Ethernet (IP) and Profinet and ideally Modbus, Profibus, Profisafe, ControlNet, CTNet.)
Building complete software solutions from initial concept for projects for systems based around 1 High level PLC (S7-151x or 1756-Lxx) with multiple remote IO nodes, and other intelligent devices on the network. E.g., Drives, Encoders, Temperature controllers
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment, particularly able to support the sales team with initial bids and costing of projects and to ensure that ongoing contracts meet the customers' expectation