Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Aldridge Walsall
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Aldridge, Walsall, commutable from Brownhills, Birmingham, Cannock, Dudley, Lichfield, Stafford, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall etc.
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Could consider a contractor)
Industry: Special Purpose Machines
Wentworth James Group has engaged with a key client and leading manufacturer specialised in the engineering, design and manufacture of special purpose machines and automation equipment. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team.
Job Purpose:
The Electrical Controls / Design Engineer will design, develop, and supervise the production of control systems for our special purpose machines. The successful candidate will have a solid background in electrical engineering and control systems design and production.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop control systems for special purpose machines.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop complex control strategies and integrated system designs.
* Generate electrical schematics, panel layouts and BOMs.
* Troubleshoot and resolve electrical/control system issues.
* Ensure that all design and manufacturing processes adhere to all industry regulations and safety standards.
* Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure smooth production of control systems.
* Evaluate and implement design improvements to increase efficiency and performance of our machines.
* Oversee system-level testing of all control systems to ensure performance criteria are met.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
* Degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
* Proven experience in designing and manufacturing control systems for special purpose machines.
* Knowledge of PLC/HMI programming and industrial communication protocols would be advantageous
* Proficient with CAD tools for circuit design.
* Understanding of industry regulations and safety standards.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Characteristics:
1. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
2. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
3. Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team