Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cheltenham
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Electro-Mechanical Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: £40 -£45k
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
The Opportunity
Are you an electrically biased Electro-Mechanical Engineer looking for a varied, hands-on role involving machine build, electrical assembly, commissioning and customer installation?
An established manufacturer of bespoke precision machinery is looking to recruit an experienced Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Cheltenham. This is an excellent opportunity to work with technically advanced, high-precision machinery within a stable and growing business. You will play an important role in complete machine build projects, taking responsibility for electrical assembly, wiring, testing and commissioning, while also supporting mechanical assembly and providing technical assistance to customers.
The role is predominantly electrically focused and would suit an engineer with a strong electrical background who enjoys practical engineering, fault-finding and seeing projects through from initial build to final installation.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Assembly and Wiring
Build and wire electrical control panels and operator consoles.
Wire bespoke machinery using electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Install motors, drives, sensors, relays, switches and associated control equipment.
Ensure all electrical work meets the required safety and quality standards.
Machine Build and Testing
Support mechanical assembly and the final build of bespoke machinery.
Interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions and technical documentation
Carry out electrical testing, fault-finding and machine calibration.
Diagnose and resolve electrical and electro-mechanical faults throughout the build process.
Commissioning and Customer Support
Test and commission machinery in the workshop before customer acceptance.
Install and commission equipment at customer sites.
Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs.
Provide professional technical support and maintain positive customer relationships.
Complete service reports and relevant technical documentation.
Travel Requirements
Travel to UK customer sites approximately once per month, typically involving two- to three-day visits.
Undertake occasional international travel as required.
Essential Skills and Experience
A recognised Electrical Engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience in machinery build, automation, special-purpose machinery or industrial manufacturing.
A strong understanding of industrial electrical control systems.
Excellent electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Basic mechanical assembly experience.
Good IT skills for completing service reports and technical documentation.
A full UK driving licence.
The flexibility to travel throughout the UK, with occasional overseas travel.
Desirable Experience
Experience with special-purpose machinery, machine tools or capital equipment.
Knowledge of Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal.
Previous machinery installation and commissioning experience.
Experience providing customer-facing engineering support.
Knowledge of industrial control systems and machine commissioning processes.
Benefits:
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Varied and technically challenging engineering projects
The opportunity to work on complete machine builds, from assembly through to commissioning.
UK travel and occasional international opportunities.
Ongoing training and professional development.
A stable and growing engineering environment.
A supportive team where technical expertise and quality workmanship are valued.
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