Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established specialist engineering and technology company located in Cambridgeshire. This organization is recognized for its advanced manufacturing equipment, designing and producing high-precision machinery for various industrial and research applications. The company prides itself on technical excellence and is currently expanding its engineering capabilities to support its growth.

The role of Electrical Design Engineer is a senior position that encompasses the entire machine lifecycle, from initial concept design to final commissioning. You will collaborate closely with mechanical design engineers and development teams to create robust, compliant, and high-performing machine control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design electrical control systems, including schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Program PLCs, specifically using Siemens and/or Allen Bradley systems.
• Integrate motion control and servo systems into designs.
• Develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems, preferably PC-based.
• Design safety systems for machinery in compliance with EN60204 and other relevant standards.
• Integrate electrical and mechanical systems effectively.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning processes.
• Provide technical assistance to service teams and customers as needed.
• Report project progress to the Engineering Director.

Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering.
• At least 6 years of experience in industrial automation or special purpose machinery.
• Strong capability in electrical design, with a preference for Eplan software.
• Experience in PLC programming, particularly with Siemens or Allen Bradley.
• Familiarity with bespoke machinery or capital equipment.
• Understanding of machinery safety standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• Standard pension contributions.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-precision machinery.
• Exposure to the entire project lifecycle and senior engineering responsibilities.
• Stable company with long-term growth prospects.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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