Electrical Design Engineer - Cheshire, United Kingdom - Automation Experts Ltd

    Automation Experts Ltd
    Automation Experts Ltd Cheshire, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Permanent, Full time
    Description

    A global leader in the design and manufacture of equipment for the Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Nuclear sectors is seeking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer.

    You will join a growing Engineering team and be responsible for the delivery and integration of control systems into various company equipment.

    This position is electrical hardware focussed but does include involvement with PLC software.

    Electrical Design Engineer
    Salary to £50k + Hybrid working, Flexi-time, Pension, Life Assurance, Training & more
    Join a global leader who can offer great career progression
    Learning & Development opportunities
    Stable but growing Engineeirng team

    Ref: 23616


    Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:
    ⦁ Design, install, and test control systems ensuring compliance with client specifications and relevant standards
    ⦁ Conduct design risk assessments with the engineering team and determine required control system performance Levels
    ⦁ Produce control & instrument drawings, Single line diagrams and instrument schedules/data sheets
    ⦁ Liaise with sub-contractors to ensure 3rd party design, manufacture and testing meet standards and specifications
    ⦁ Support workshop personnel and technicians with the installation, inspection and testing of control systems including set-up of PLCs, VSDs and instrumentation.
    ⦁ Working with the Project Engineer to support the production of including P&ID's/PFDs.
    ⦁ Produce documentation for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
    ⦁ Provide technical assistance and support to installation and commissioning engineers
    ⦁ Discuss technical aspects of the equipment control system with clients and their representatives, including site visits/meetings in the UK and overseas

    Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:
    ⦁ Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D is essential but AutoCAD Electrical is highly desirable
    ⦁ Educated to HNC level within an Electrical Engineering discipline
    ⦁ Ability to read and implement electrical & pneumatic control system drawings
    ⦁ Experience in the design of control systems for integration into machinery or other industrial systems – PLC programming highly beneficial
    ⦁ Able to review Hardware/Software Design Specifications (FDS, HDS, SDS)
    ⦁ Knowledge of BS EN standards applicable to Machinery/Low Voltage/EMC Directive
    ⦁ Basic knowledge and experience of working with pneumatic control systems
    ⦁ Knowledge of ATEX or hazardous environments preferable
    ⦁ Experience of the design and specification of control systems and components – including safety circuits and PLCs


    By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

    If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please contact us and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

    There are many more vacancies available on our website


    All respondents to this position must be eligible to live and work in the UK on a permanent basis - Automation Experts are unable to assist with the award of Visas or UK Work Permits.

    Due to high volumes of applications we may not be able to contact each and every person