Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer – Wigan area

Salary: £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 tailor-made 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.

The role offers 20% overtime. There is also the opportunity to be involved in 30% Panel Builder activity and 10% in charge of purchasing all equipment related to 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 drawings on E-plan and Auto Cad
• Design:
  Develop schematic diagrams, panel layouts, 3D models and wiring diagrams for electrical control systems
• Component selection:
  Specify components including PLCs, HMIs, sensors
• 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 own and Directors judgment to prioritise
• 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 international) to various client sites

• High school diploma required;
  Bachelor of Applied Sciences preferred
• Math, physics and science at A Level or equivalent
• 3 years Apprenticeship ONC/HNC is a plus; prior industry experience

• Must be able to perform work assignments that are technical, involving judgment and independent thinking
• Experience with different voltages (24V AC/DC; 240V AC; 415V AC)
• Reading & understanding of electrical & mechanical drawings
• CAD experience; knowledge of EPLAN is a plus
• Knowledge in conveyor systems, robot systems, PLC programming (Siemens / Allen-Bradley) and HMI programming (Siemens / Allen-Bradley) is a plus
• Experience working away from home
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office and other Windows packages)
• Strong customer communication and project management skills, especially for European installations teams during larger projects

Interested? Send your CV to Luana Ferreira or call on the number provided. Alternatively, apply to this advert.

Proactive also offers a referral scheme: if you know someone suited to this position and 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 an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.