Electrical R&D Technicial Support Engineer

Electrical R&D Technical Support Engineer

• Electrical R&D Technical Support Engineer

Workdry International is a market-leading provider of engineered solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater.

Our Selwood, Siltbuster, Vanderkamp and Holland Pump business combined form a UK, European and US leader in pumping solutions, on-site water treatment, wet waste processing and the prevention of waterborne pollution, delivering an unrivalled range of rapidly deployable solutions.

Workdry provides support to group companies through administration and back-office functions including finance, HR, training and development, and health and safety.

We are committed to excellence in solutions and services, staff training and development, sustainability and diversity, and provide an environment where every team member can thrive and progress to their full potential.

The Electrical R&D Technician Support Engineer will play a significant role in the development, implementation and support of our ongoing Telemetry deployment programme. The programme aims to deliver industry leading solutions across our entire fleet of pump products.

This position requires a hands-on and detail-oriented person who has proven electrical design, prototype development, assembly and testing capabilities coupled with pragmatic programming skills for instrumentation control systems used for industrial equipment, powered by either diesel or electric motors.

As part of the team that enhances an expanding fleet of industrial pumping solutions, the ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of electrical, auto-electrical, and instrumentation systems, and be confident in both desk-based design and hands-on practical work. You will be involved in creating electrical diagrams, building prototypes, conducting tests, implementing solutions, support the rollout of new solutions and producing snag lists.

The role also includes providing technical support to our rental fleet and customers.

• Enhance existing systems to provide telemetry and other system controls & monitors
• Design and develop electrical circuits, producing full wiring diagrams.
• Build, assemble, and test prototypes.
• Configure and program panels and instrumentation.
• Develop and execute test plans for new designs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of wiring setups, test results, and device configurations.
• Ensure designs are functional, safe, meet current regulations and are cost effective, whilst maintaining the highest quality and Health & Safety standards.
• Support the certification of any newly delivered function & systems.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting of field devices, wiring, and communication issues.
• Follow process to ensure new products are successfully integrated into manufacturing and supply chain.
• Develop and support the software for integration of control and monitoring systems with industry-standard protocols (e.g., Modbus RTU/TCP, CAN bus).
• Be a team player that collaborates across the entire engineering, manufacturing and IT teams
• Liaise with internal teams and, where required, customer representatives to resolve technical issues.

• Degree (BEng/BSc) or Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field experience.
• Proven experience of designing products from concept stage to manufacturing, in an electrical design engineering role.
• Practical experience in electrical wiring, assembly, and industrial equipment.
• Previous experience of designing products in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to use electrical design software such as AutoCAD, ePlan, or Solid Works.
• Basic understanding of communication protocols (e.g., Modbus RTU/TCP, CAN bus).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Skilled in the use of multimeters, signal generators, and other test equipment.
• Good organisational skills with robust attention to detail, able to read and review design drawings, to notice potential errors and put forward alternative solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues in the…