Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent or Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to support a key client in Bolton, specialising in the design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated door and access systems
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This is a technically focused role acting as a central point for Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) activities. You will work on a diverse range of systems—from pedestrian automatic doors to large industrial and safety-critical doorsets within nuclear, defence, transport, and other high-hazard environments.

• Lead EC&I design activities across automated door and access control systems
• Design and develop:
• Control panels and assemblies
• Produce detailed EC&I drawings, calculations, and technical documentation
• Ensure systems comply with required Performance Levels (PL) or SIL ratings
• Use SISTEMA to analyse and verify safety-related control systems (SRP/CS)

• Conduct site visits to assess existing installations and define modification requirements
• Support installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance activities
• Provide fault diagnosis and troubleshooting support to site teams
• Assist with Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and project scoping

• Act as a focal point between:
• Mechanical Engineers
• Project teams
• Subcontractors
• External stakeholders and clients
• Support multi-disciplinary integration across departments
• Liaise with internal and external customers to ensure successful project delivery

• Ensure compliance with:
• Machinery Directive
• UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
• Relevant British and ISO standards
• Review, check, and technically verify EC&I drawings and documentation
• Carry out approval responsibilities in line with company processes
• Contribute to Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including raising and resolving issues

• Maintain flexibility to support project deadlines, including overtime where required
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role and seniority level
• Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
• Proven experience with:
• Automated doors, access systems, or similar electro-mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of:
• Electrical systems and control circuits
• Fault-finding and diagnostics
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and drawings
• Ability to independently design compliant EC&I systems

• Familiarity with relevant standards, including:
• BS EN 16005 (Pedestrian Doors)
• BS EN 12453
• BS EN ISO 13849-1 & 13849-2
• BS EN 60204
• BS 7671
• Experience producing EC&I documentation, reports, and specifications
• Experience performing engineering calculations (manual and software-based)
• Competence with AutoCAD 2D and/or Inventor 3D
• Understanding of:
• Sensors and safety devices
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• PLCs and programmable safety systems
• Experience with:
• Roller shutters, sectional doors, industrial sliding doors, or powered access systems
• Experience in safety-critical sectors (nuclear, defence, heavy industry)
• Knowledge of:
• Safety PLCs
• Interlock systems
• Emergency release mechanisms
• VFDs
• Experience using SISTEMA for PL calculations
• ECS/CSCS card
• Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain