Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Didcot Oxfordshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Electrical & Controls Technical Engineer
???? Didcot, Oxfordshire | International Travel (30%) | HNC/HND | 5+ Years’ Experience
Ready to take your electrical engineering expertise onto the international stage?
We’re looking for an experienced Electrical & Controls Technical Engineer to join a client in South Oxfordshire, working on innovative electrical projects for customers around the world.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a global engineering business where you’ll play a key role in designing, testing and commissioning bespoke electrical and control systems, working across both in-house and customer projects.
With approximately 70% of your time based at the South Oxfordshire works and 30% travelling internationally, this role offers a fantastic mix of technical engineering, hands-on problem-solving and international project exposure.
???? What will you be doing?
You’ll take ownership of a varied range of engineering activities, including:
* Electrical Design: Producing bespoke electrical and control system drawings in line with industry standards and regulations.
* Testing: Carrying out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) both in-house and at customer sites.
* Commissioning: Supporting the commissioning and operation of low-voltage control systems.
* International Projects: Providing on-site technical support and supervising electrical engineers at customer premises worldwide.
* Technical Documentation: Producing detailed test reports and site documentation.
* Problem Solving: Identifying technical issues and ensuring electrical systems perform safely and effectively.
???? What are we looking for?
We’re keen to hear from engineers who have a strong electrical design background and enjoy getting involved in both the technical and practical aspects of engineering.
You’ll ideally have:
* HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
* At least 5 years’ experience in electrical equipment design and/or supply.
* Good knowledge of low-voltage electrical and control systems.
* Experience using electrical CAD software – EPLAN would be advantageous.
* Knowledge of setting up Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
* Strong communication and technical reporting skills.
* The ability to work independently, use your initiative and collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers.
⭐ Experience that would give you an advantage
* Low-voltage distribution and switchgear.
* Thyristor and transformer control systems.
* PLC/HMI programming and fault finding, particularly Siemens-based systems.
* Medium-voltage distribution and switchgear.
* Transformer specification and power supply distribution, including cable and busbar systems.
???? Why join?
* The opportunity to work on challenging international engineering projects.
* Exposure to innovative electrical technologies within the global industry.
* Ongoing training, development and professional growth opportunities.
* A collaborative and supportive engineering team.
* Additional site allowance paid for on-site activities.
???? Interested in finding out more?
If you’re an Electrical Engineer with a background in electrical design, controls and commissioning, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.
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