Overview
Leicester — to circa GBP 45k depending on experience, plus benefits. Our client has been established for more than a century and are recognised as global market leaders in the design and manufacture of niche electrical solutions. They are seeking to recruit an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to complement their skilled and professional team.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful Electrical Design Engineer will support the engineering team in their industrial product range, contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications, implement electrical best practices, adhere to industry standards, and collaborate with the design team to create innovative solutions. It is essential that you demonstrate hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
Responsibilities
* Review design requirements and produce design calculations and associated production documentation, as well as other design information to support manufacture.
* Approve drawings, BOMs and other design information issued for manufacture, and participate in R&D and product testing as required.
* Select electrical components for use in control systems.
* Create 3D models (primarily sheet metal parts) and assemblies, issuing designs for manufacture through engineering drawings and supplementary documentation.
* Carry out detailed electrical design work including design verification testing, reviewing and approving design information from other team members, and ensuring adherence to relevant quality systems (primarily ISO 9001). Use Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) to document changes.
* Conduct technical investigations, perform root cause analysis (RCA) and initiate corrective actions as required, providing technical support to Production, Sales, Service and Customer Support.
* Deliver projects on schedule and within budget while managing a complex workload and ensuring compliance with applicable design, regulatory, and industry standards; identify and apply new industry-wide processes where beneficial.
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, the successful candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in an electrical design position and be qualified to HND level or above (or QBE) in an electrical engineering discipline.
Familiarity with CE marking processes and DFMEA is expected, along with proven experience in designing electrical equipment and/or machinery. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is required, with solid experience in the MS Office suite. Strong communication skills at all levels are essential, as is working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices (materials, FEA, fixings, fabrication, etc.) and experience in designing MV assemblies and using HV test techniques, which will be advantageous.
Benefits & How to Apply
Competitive package including benefits. Contact the Electrical Team at Premier Technical Recruitment for further details.
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