Electrical Design Engineer in Coventry

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer

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Location: Midlands
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on skills and experience

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The Opportunity

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This is an opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business specialising in the design and delivery of complex electrical and control systems projects.

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This role will involve designing electrical systems for a range of automated and industrial applications, supporting projects from initial concept through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Design electrical and control systems using EPLAN Electric P8.

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• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts and associated manufacturing documentation.

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• Create detailed documentation including terminal plans, cable schedules, bills of materials and safety-related documentation.

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• Generate reports and labelling information, including wire numbers, cable labels and device tags.

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• Specify and size electrical equipment, including control panels, drives, safety devices, sensors, actuators and associated components.

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• Import and export engineering drawings in DXF/DWG formats where required.

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• Design and support validation of machine safety systems in accordance with relevant standards.

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• Ensure all designs comply with applicable electrical, safety and quality requirements.

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• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

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• Provide technical support during build, installation, commissioning and customer handover activities.

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• Attend customer sites when required to support project delivery.

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Essential Requirements

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• HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

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• Around 5+ years' experience in an Electrical Design Engineer position within a project-led engineering environment.

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• Strong experience using EPLAN Electric P8.

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• Good understanding of electrical design principles, control systems and industrial automation equipment.

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• Experience designing systems incorporating variable speed drives, servo drives or motion control equipment.

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• Knowledge of machinery safety principles and safety circuit design.

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• Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

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• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

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• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

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• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

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• Full UK driving licence.

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• Existing right to work in the UK.

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Desirable Skills & Experience

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• Experience using EPLAN Pro Panel.

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• Familiarity with safety validation tools and Performance Level calculations.

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• Exposure to major automation platforms and technologies.

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• Experience supporting factory acceptance testing, installation or commissioning activities.

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• Previous experience working across a variety of engineering sectors.

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Benefits

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• Competitive salary dependent on experience.

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• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

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• Workplace pension scheme.

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• Paid overtime or time off in lieu, subject to business requirements.

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• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

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• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and technologies.

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• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering organisation.

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Apply

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To apply, please submit your CV for consideration

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