Electrical Design Engineer (Manufacturing)

Basildon
9 months ago
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Electrical Design Engineer (Manufacturing)

£40,000-£45,000 + Company Bonus + Progression + Company Benefits

Basildon

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer or similar with experience on EPLAN P8 / Pro Panel 3D looking for a varied role within a rapidly growing Manufacturing company looking to continually develop their market share in a specialist area within a role offering a bonus and opportunities for ongoing progression?

This company are a well-established Manufacturer of bespoke equipment for a broad client base including global leading names within the Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical industries. They have seen rapid growth in recent years to the point they have a full order book for the next 5 years and are looking to expand their team to further this and compete with some of the largest names in the sector.

In this varied role you will be responsible for creating designs and draughts for Electrical control systems and specialist components, both on Electrical AutoCAD and integrating in to specialist software. You will work within a tight-knit engineering team in addition to supporting other departments and senior leadership through the entire project lifecycle.

This varied role would suit an Electrical Design Engineer or similar who has experience with EPLAN P8 / Pro Panel 3D or similar software looking for a specialist role producing bespoke designs within a well-established yet growing manufacturing company.

The Role:

  • Create designs for electrical control systems
  • Generate drawings and help transfer from AutoCAD to bespoke software.
  • Work with other designers, senior leadership and engineering teams

    The Person:
  • Electrical Design Engineer or similar
  • Proficient in EPLAN P8 / Pro Panel 3D or similar
  • Commutable to Basildon

    Electrical, Design, Engineer, Draughtsperson, Draughtsman, Technician, Technician, EPLAN P8, Pro Panel 3D, AutoCAD, Manufacturing, Production, South East, Essex, Kent, Basildon, Billericay

    Reference number: BBBH19154

    If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

    We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

    Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

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