Electrical Design Engineer

Due to business growth, we are looking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer for a leading manufacturing engineering company based in Newcastle.

The main purpose of the role is to design, develop and support commissioning and testing of electrical, electronic and control systems under instruction of more senior members of the team. You will be involved on full life cycle projects from client requirement through design, build, test, install and customer acceptance.

The ideal candidate will be HND OR degree qualified in Electrical Engineering with a demonstrable background in a similar role. Ideally candidates will be experienced using AutoCAD - Autodesk Inventor.

Experience of machine control systems/automation is an advantage but you will receive a lot of on the job training to learn about all the required systems.

Candidates will also be required to check design drawings and create, approve, release bills of materials along with creation and approve Factory Acceptance Testing documentation.

Hours - Monday - Thurs (Apply online only) / Friday 0830 - 12

Hybrid working available - 3 days in the office as a minimum

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design and development of electrical, electronic and control systems with full involvement through the product life cycle from initial sales/requirements to after services support.
• Working on a range of different designs including Control Panels, Motor Control Centres, LV Power Distribution systems (single/3phase), Network and communication systems (RS485, MODBUS and Ethernet protocols). Producing design documentation including functional design and test documentations.
• Involved in sizing and selection of power system components, cables and glands, earthing and earth bonding. Also involved in design and project reviews, FMEA/FMECA analysis and factory acceptance testing documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related/equivalent subject.
• Demonstrable background in Electrical Design.
• Experienced in use of AutoCAD - Autodesk Inventor.
• Clear technical writing and good record keeping.

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