Electrical Design Engineer
Our client is an SME technology based company with a significant knowledge base in thin film deposition and surface modification. They offer a comprehensive range of equipment targeted at development, laboratory, and production applications.
Role and Responsibilities
Design Electrical Circuits & Cabinet Layouts
• Working to customer/national specification (European, USA and Asia).
• Produce technical drawings (Solid Works Electrical).
• Electrical Schematic Diagrams.
• General Cabinet Layout Arrangement.
• Control panel design.
• Items Lists/Bill of Materials.
• Cabinet enclosure, bracketry, etc. (through liaison with mechanical design).
• Cabinet label details.
• Additional production drawings/documents (wiring schedules).
Project Documents (Word, Excel, SolidWorks Etc.)
• Cabinet design calculations.
• Component Dissipated Heat/Power Calculation; required cooling/heating.
• Arc flash calculations.
• Design Power Consumption.
• As Built drawings (post FAT equipment).
• Produce Test Certificates for tested equipment.
• CE/UKCA Declaration of Conformity (in collaboration with consultants).
Equipment FAT Testing (Factory Acceptance Testing)
• Product FAT document (Inspection & Test Schedule).
• Undertake the FAT on completed equipment.
• Undertake customer witness testing.
• Complete & Review Inspection Plan.
Requirements:
• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering of equivalent.
• Proven experience in designing electrical control panels for industrial applications.
• At least three years industrial experience.
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards, eg BS 7671, EN 60204, EN 12100, IEC 61610 etc.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., SolidWorks Electrical or similar).
• Strong knowledge of electrical components, power supplies, motor drives, LT and HT power supplies, and sensors.
• Experience with RF (Radio Frequency) power assembles an advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEC, UL).
• Solid understanding of electrical principles, circuitry, and control systems.
• Commercially aware and financially literate.
• High computer literacy with advanced numerical and analytical skills, to manage multiple data sets and drive insights.
• Outstanding attention to detail and able to recall large volumes of data.
• Able to plan, prioritise and manage a sometimes heavy workload appropriately.