Electrical Desgin Engineer
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Abingdon
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 24 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 21 Aug 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering, Electrical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
ob Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: South Oxfordshire
Salary : Up to 50k
Benefits : 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Healthcare, Life assurance for 4 x salary, Free eye test with Specsavers, Childcare voucher scheme , Free car parking
After 3 months - Pension Scheme - the company matches employee contributions between 2% and 5%
Job Purpose
This role exists to design and develop machine accessories within our clients Engineering team, improving performance and efficiency of the manufacturing equipment, and accessories. Ensuring that these are developed to the highest standard and to provide a seamless transition to the manufacturing team and customer sites.
Main Responsibilities
• Working in conjunction with mechanical and automation engineering and colleagues in Research and Development in the development of current machines, and the design of new machines with particular focus on all aspects of electrical design
• Project managing with hands-on ownership of all aspects of prototype developments, from detailed design through to final validation
• Ensuring all prototypes are designed and built to the correct/desired electrical standard and are validated for use
• Assisting the Research & Development, Service & Support and Manufacturing teams as and when required (time permitting)
• Occasional travelling may be required for this post
Academic Qualifications or Key Knowledge
Desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Design
• Electrical Design Engineering
• Other technical qualifications considered
Skills & Experience
• Credible and proven experience in electrical design role
• Strong Solidworks Electrical design capabilities
• Excellent problem solving skills and must possess and be able to demonstrate a flair for creativity and innovation
• Wide development experience, with ideally exposure to all aspects of supplier sourcing, prototyping, design validation, mass production release
• BOM creation and management
• Must be able to work on their own initiative and demonstrate excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, between multiple projects
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
Desirable Experience
• Experience in machine design and development
• Knowledge of PLC / PAC software development
• Knowledge of vacuum pump systems
• Proficient in the use of test / diagnostics equipment
• Experience in other design packages
• Creating / participating in FMEAs
• Design of Experiment programs and Design Verification Plans
• Experience of CE / UL standards would be advantageous Including; BS EN60204 Electrical Machine Safety, BS EN12100 Machine Safety Risk Assessment BS EN ISO13849 Machine Safety, Safety Related Control System Parts
• Alternate component selection and qualification
• Proficient in the preparation of all related documentation, including assembly and test instructions
• Participating in activities with cross disciplinary project teams
Relocation an option with this position
Location: South Oxfordshire
Salary : Up to 50k
Benefits : 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Healthcare, Life assurance for 4 x salary, Free eye test with Specsavers, Childcare voucher scheme , Free car parking
After 3 months - Pension Scheme - the company matches employee contributions between 2% and 5%
Job Purpose
This role exists to design and develop machine accessories within our clients Engineering team, improving performance and efficiency of the manufacturing equipment, and accessories. Ensuring that these are developed to the highest standard and to provide a seamless transition to the manufacturing team and customer sites.
Main Responsibilities
• Working in conjunction with mechanical and automation engineering and colleagues in Research and Development in the development of current machines, and the design of new machines with particular focus on all aspects of electrical design
• Project managing with hands-on ownership of all aspects of prototype developments, from detailed design through to final validation
• Ensuring all prototypes are designed and built to the correct/desired electrical standard and are validated for use
• Assisting the Research & Development, Service & Support and Manufacturing teams as and when required (time permitting)
• Occasional travelling may be required for this post
Academic Qualifications or Key Knowledge
Desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Design
• Electrical Design Engineering
• Other technical qualifications considered
Skills & Experience
• Credible and proven experience in electrical design role
• Strong Solidworks Electrical design capabilities
• Excellent problem solving skills and must possess and be able to demonstrate a flair for creativity and innovation
• Wide development experience, with ideally exposure to all aspects of supplier sourcing, prototyping, design validation, mass production release
• BOM creation and management
• Must be able to work on their own initiative and demonstrate excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, between multiple projects
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
Desirable Experience
• Experience in machine design and development
• Knowledge of PLC / PAC software development
• Knowledge of vacuum pump systems
• Proficient in the use of test / diagnostics equipment
• Experience in other design packages
• Creating / participating in FMEAs
• Design of Experiment programs and Design Verification Plans
• Experience of CE / UL standards would be advantageous Including; BS EN60204 Electrical Machine Safety, BS EN12100 Machine Safety Risk Assessment BS EN ISO13849 Machine Safety, Safety Related Control System Parts
• Alternate component selection and qualification
• Proficient in the preparation of all related documentation, including assembly and test instructions
• Participating in activities with cross disciplinary project teams
Relocation an option with this position