Overview
At JBT, what we do matters, and we recognize that our employees' contributions drive our business success.
Our purpose is to fortify the future of food; this guides our vision to be the global leader in food and beverage technology by harnessing JBT's full potential to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.
Our values reflect our best qualities: Serve with Integrity, Collaborate with Humility, Grow with Agility, Innovate with Impact.
The Opportunity
Within our Proseal business, as a Senior Electrical Design & Compliance Engineer, reporting to the Head of Automation, your role involves creating, modifying, and maintaining electrical schematic diagrams for packaging machinery. You will be the technical authority on electrical regulations, ensuring global compliance, sourcing electrical components for custom projects, and optimizing machinery standards.
On a typical day, you may work on:
* Electrical design to meet safety and functionality goals
* Producing wiring schematic diagrams in accordance with international regulations
* Implementing test procedures to verify electrical safety and compliance
* Modeling electrical panel layouts
* Sourcing components such as sensors, actuators, cables, and switchgear
* Ensuring proper sizing of cables and protection devices
* Developing supporting documentation
Requirements for the role
* An Electrical Engineering degree, HND, or equivalent, with experience as an electrical design engineer, preferably in the food industry for an OEM
* Proficiency in Electrical CAD software, ideally EPLAN
* Familiarity with PLCs, servo drive systems, AC inverters; knowledge of Mitsubishi control gear is a plus
* Experience with CE marking, Machinery Directive, Low Voltage Directive, and EMC Directive
* Knowledge of UL, CSA, and NFPA electrical standards
* IET 18th Edition certification
* Understanding of industrial wiring practices, EMC noise reduction, cable sizing, and overcurrent device selection
* Familiarity with Functional Safety standards, ISO EN 13849-1
Travel & Location
* Based onsite in Macclesfield, with potential travel up to 5% for supplier visits and occasional customer trips.
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