Electrical Design Engineer

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Lutterworth

1 month ago

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Electrical Design Engineer

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Electrical Design Engineer
Automation / pharmaceutical
£45,000 to £50,000
Permanent Position
Full right to work within the UK required. We unfortunately can't assist with any visa sponsorship

Key skills required for this role

Electrical Design Automation PLC HMI pharmaceutical
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Electrical Design Automation PLC HMI pharmaceutical
Job description

Our client, a leading provider in the pharmaceutical and automation sectors, is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in projects at various stages of design, development, testing, and implementation, ensuring projects are managed safely and professionally.
Key Responsibilities:

Travel to client sites for surveys, installations, and commissioning both in the UK and abroad
Gather information needed to produce design solutions
Provide engineering expertise in discussions with clients, including meetings and site visits
Produce and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD, ensuring revisions are controlled appropriately
Specify and create Bill of Materials (BOM) to enable purchase orders
Develop PLC and HMI control software
Participate in control panel testing and troubleshooting
Involvement in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Assist in producing installation documentation for clients
Liaise with suppliers, contractors, installation engineers, and specialists
Provide site supervision for contractors and act as the point of contact on site
Adhere to policies and procedures relating to health and safety and quality management
Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge relevant to the role

Job Requirements:

Experience with PLCs and HMI
Proficiency in AutoCAD; training can be provided
Competent in using Microsoft Office packages
Attention to detail and proactive approach
Ability to use initiative and demonstrate a flexible approach
British Citizen

Benefits:

Interesting and challenging projects
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for a new opportunity within the pharmaceutical, automation, and manufacturing sectors, we would love to hear from you.

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