Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer Wigan area 45,000 – 55,000 per annum

The company specialises in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of all aspects of logistic, line control and handling equipment within the manufacturing and fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. They continually improve their designs to create an abundance of tailormade and innovative solutions for their customers in the Food & Beverage, Healthcare and Homecare markets, ensuring that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

They can offer 20% overtime as well.

There is also the opportunity to be involved in 30% Panel Builder – 10% in charge of purchasing all equipment related to all their projects.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organisation in our UK office.

• Create new design drawing on E‑Plan, AutoCAD
• Design: develop schematic diagrams, panel layouts, 3D models and wiring diagrams for electrical control systems.
• Component selection: specify components including PLC, HMIs, sensor tech.
• Documentation: generate bills of materials and technical documentation.
• Compliance: ensure designs comply with relevant safety standards and electrical codes.
• Update electrical drawings and PowerPoint and other documentation.
• In charge of purchasing all equipment related to all projects.
• Maintain daily track of missing orders.
• Weekly follow‑up with various suppliers.
• Maintain track of inventory.
• Ability to manage many different jobs at any one time using both yours and Director's judgement to prioritise these jobs.
• Manage company resources through effective and appropriate use and maintenance of equipment, tools, supplies, phones, and energy.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time (domestic and foreign) to various client sites.

• High school diploma required;
  Bachelor of Applied Sciences preferred.
• Reaching A Level of math, physics and science.
• 3 years Apprenticeship ONC, HNC is a plus, work in the industry, different background of Engineering.

• Must be able to perform work assignments that are of a technical, involved nature, requiring the use of judgement and independent thinking.
• Experience working with different voltages (24V AC/DC; 240V AC; 415V AC).
• Reading & understanding of electrical & mechanical drawings.
• Build up a knowledge of CAD experience.
• Knowledge in EPLAN is a plus.
• Knowledge in conveyor systems is a plus.
• Knowledge in robots systems is a plus.
• Knowledge in PLC programming using Siemens / Allen Bradley is a plus.
• Knowledge in HMI programming using Siemens / Allen Bradley is a plus.
• Experience working away from home.
• Computer skills are required (including Microsoft Office and other Windows packages).
• Have good rapport and communication skills with customers.
• Have good project management skills to manage our European installations teams during larger projects.

Interested? Don't miss this out and send the CV to Luana Ferreira on (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed). Alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants – if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with their details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive 250. T&Cs apply.

Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.