Electrical & Automation Engineer

Description:

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with an industrial machinery business, specialising in the design, build and installation of steel processing equipment, to help them recruit an Electrical & Automation Engineer, based in Sheffield. 

My client is an £80m TO international business with a focus on new ecological solutions for green steel production, the digitalization of all production-related processes, advanced automation, future-oriented designs for linked casting and rolling, as well as advanced process analysis and optimization.

The Electrical & Automation Engineer will play an essential role in the delivery of complex solutions throughout the full project lifecycle. They will form a key part of the Electrical and Automation Engineering team, providing engineering services for the company, responsible for the electrical / automation engineering of a specific portion of a product or project.

The Electrical & Automation Engineer's duties will include:

Working with other engineering centres / teams to provide Electrical Plant integration for larger and multi-disciplinary projects.
Leading the design, engineering, and commissioning of Electrical & Automation portion of the project
Supporting the Projects Proposals Team in preparing Technical Specifications for the Electrical & Automation portion of the project.
Produce technically compliant and cost-effective design documentation; drawings, specifications, calculations, manuals etc. for a specific area/equipment and meet project requirements and company operating procedures / statutory obligations.
Work with the engineering manager / Project Engineer as the technical focus for a specific function of a project ensuring a successful and commercially viable contract execution. This would include reporting budgets, progress, and change management.
Provide technical support to ensure that equipment is manufactured, tested, installed, and commissioned in accordance with the design and operational requirements, either from the office or at site
Develop, maintain and cultivate relationships with Clients, Suppliers, Sub Contractors to ensure successful execution of the project, future business.
Involvement with site support and commissioning of some products and equipment at  clients’ sites

Required qualification/ Experience: 

Degree qualified in Electrical Controls or Automation Engineering
Ability to solve problems quickly and positively. 
Experience of project engineering and the full project lifecycle 
Significant experience within machine design and instrumentation
Experience and understanding of sizing and application of motors to optimize machine design is highly desirable.
Knowledge of functional safety systems for industrial control
Must have current UK Driving License, as well as the right to live and work in the UK and travel internationally without restrictions

In addition to the salary, benefits include:

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Financial incentives including free private healthcare (through Westfield), the option to select other benefits such as streaming services and greenspace memberships.
Minimum 26 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell accordingly.
Bespoke personal development plans
Support with further education and qualifications (where relevant)
Annual Chartership fees covered.
The chance to work, contribute and develop within a global leader in their market.

If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you; please apply today and a member of our team will make contact with you. All direct and 3rd party applicants will be forwarded to Elevation Recruitment Group.

Elevation Engineering & Manufacturing is a specialist recruitment consultancy dealing with senior engineering, technical and operational positions in South Yorkshire and the surrounding regions