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Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Macclesfield
Client: John Bean Technologies Corporation
Location: Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
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Posted:
24.06.2025
Job Description:
Overview
At JBT, what we do matters. Our employees' contributions lead to our success. Our purpose is to fortify the future of food, aiming to be the global leader in food and beverage technology by partnering with our customers and pioneering sustainable innovation. We value integrity, humility, agility, and impactful innovation.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Electrical Design & Compliance Engineer in our Proseal business, reporting to the Head of Automation, you will create, modify, and maintain electrical schematic diagrams for packaging machinery. You will be a technical authority on electrical regulations, ensuring compliance for a global market, sourcing electrical components, and optimizing machinery.
Daily Responsibilities
* Electrical design to meet safety and functionality goals
* Producing wiring schematic diagrams in accordance with international regulations
* Ensuring test procedures verify electrical safety and compliance
* Model electrical panel layouts
* Sourcing components like sensors, actuators, cables, and switchgear
* Ensuring proper sizing of cables and protection devices
* Developing supporting documentation
Requirements
* Electrical Engineering degree/HND or equivalent with experience as an electrical design engineer, preferably in the food industry OEM
* Proficiency in Electrical CAD software, ideally EPLAN
* Familiarity with PLCs, servo drives, AC inverters; Mitsubishi control gear is a plus
* Experience with CE marking, Low Voltage, EMC Directives, UL, CSA, NFPA regulations
* Knowledge of IET 18th Edition wiring practices, EMC noise reduction, cable sizing, overcurrent protection
* Familiarity with Functional Safety standards ISO EN 13849-1
Travel & Location
Onsite in Macclesfield, with occasional travel up to 5% for supplier visits or customer meetings.
Why work at JBT
We are committed to employee development, fostering an inclusive culture, and delivering world-class projects. We support your growth through training, development, and diverse opportunities.
Benefits
* Career progression to Senior Engineer
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* Benefits portal: pension, gym membership, learning and development, employee assistance, retail discounts
Our Commitment to Diversity
We value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging as fundamental to our success and are an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.
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