Electronic / Electrical Engineer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Edinburgh Designs Ltd.

Description

Job Description – Junior Electrical and Electronics Engineer

Edinburgh Designs, the global market leader in wave and current research facilities, are looking to recruit an electrical and electronics engineer to join our engineering team in our Edinburgh design office.

You will be working as part of a world renowned, expert engineering team creating innovative electro-mechanical systems for our international client base.

You will be responsible for the design and implementation of electrical and control systems for a large range of exciting projects, involving global travel and on-site experience.

Principle Responsibilities (Electrical)
# Specify and design the electrical and control systems for Edinburgh Designs' wave, flow and carriage machines.
# Work closely alongside mechanical and software engineering teams to understand project requirements and conceptualise electrical systems.
# Design electrical cabinets from 10A to 1000A containing variable frequency drives, control PLCs, protective gear & switchgear confirming to BS EN
# Supervision of assembly, testing and commissioning of systems.
# Willingness to travel to site or supplier factories to supervise manufacturing, installation and commissioning, and carry out acceptance tests as required.

Principle Responsibilities (Electronic)
# Design of custom PCBs, using a combination of digital and analog design techniques, for use in machine control and sensing systems.
# Manage external PCB assembly companies, recommending alternative chips where lead times are adversely affected.
# Inspect and supervise manufacturing and formal testing of devices.
# Diagnose faults on existing electronic hardware.

Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
~ At least 1 year practical experience working in a similar field.
~ Experience with LV electrical cabinet design, manufacture and testing.
~ Analog and digital circuit design skills.
~ Good general understanding of wider engineering disciplines, including mechanical and control systems.
~ 2D electrical CAD working.
~ Practical diagnostic and repair skills, including using oscilloscopes, soldering.
~ Full driver's license.
~ PCB design software such as OrCAD.
PLC hardware knowledge.
System and protocols, physical layer knowledge for common industrial communications protocols.
The company is based in Edinburgh and specialises in wave making machines for research tanks around the world


Location:
The role is based at our office in Edinburgh.
Full-time
Performance bonus (not in first year)
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