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Electrical, instrumentation, control & automation engineer

Plymouth
J P Hildreth Ltd
Control and automation engineer
Posted: 23h ago
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Role Summary You will be joining an employee owned, growing engineering consultancy, specialising in manufacturing technologies. You will be exposed to manufacturing environments, new techniques, constant variety and opportunities to learn. As a key member in our client and internal project teams, you will support the Lead Automation, Controls and Electrical Engineer to deliver projects and support other relevant activities as they arise.

Provide technical support in Electrical, Automation and Instrumentation internally and with clients.
• Support the Lead Automation, Controls & Electrical Engineer, and other Project Managers with technical innovations, including: developing concepts, prototypes and implementation, interfacing with other functions.

Experience in a relevant field of work (New product development/introduction) or an electrical engineer with a desire to specialise in automation and controls.
• BSc, BEng, MSc, MEng in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study.

Able to evidence good theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of Electrical, Automation, Controls and Instrumentation engineering.
• Integration and commissioning of electrical power and control systems.
• Specify electrical control panels and systems designs for subcontract design and manufacture.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and control systems (3-Ph, 1-Ph, DC).
• Up to date knowledge of electrical and safety legislation and standards (Wiring regs BS7671).
• Willingness to travel with good presentation skills.
• Great time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Presentation, Teams & Word).

The ability to create, review and approve electrical drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with the specification of electrical control panels for drives or motion control applications.
• Experienced in simulator development or robotics.
• Experience in using AutoCAD or Eplan.
• Experience in using an electrical CAD software.
• Experience with PLC Programming (IEC 61131-3).
• Experience with taking part in Risk Assessments, or conducting FMEA.
• CE Marking of electrical equipment and machines.
• Project Management – MS Project, Wrike or similar – and a structured approach to project delivery.

We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and ideas, driving innovation and success. Our hiring practices ensure fairness and equality, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of delivering manufacturing excellence.

We use clear communication and actions which lead ourselves and our clients to visible success.

Exceptional benefits of this type of structure for both our employees and our clients include (subject to contract conditions):
• The long-term future and independence of JPH is secure.
• All employees are beneficiaries of the trust and business profits are re invested and/or shared equitably among the employees (part of profit share payments are made free from income tax).

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