Electrical Design Engineer

Radlett
6 months ago
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Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a well-established global market leader in Industrial Heat Solutions, dedicated to solving thermal energy problems with high quality solutions across a wide range of industries including food, chemical, metal, pharmaceutical, public sector and marine industries and they are looking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Technical & Quality Manager and assisting both the Technical & Quality Manager and the Production Works Supervisor you will take responsibility for progressing the electrical and associated mechanical side of contracts through Engineering and Works across all project phases.

Working from our Hertfordshire offices, the Electrical Design Engineer will manage the electrical component of projects for equipment supply and turnkey installations, working with colleagues in Process Engineering and Service Divisions to bring projects to commercial and technical completion within contract requirements.

Electrical Design Engineer - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assisting the Production Works Supervisor with progressing contracts through Engineering & Works using the company's computer system and associated filing.
  • Communicating with cross functional project team members or departments and collaborate with suppliers and Group factories and Technical Departments as needed regarding product design and operation.
  • Progressing the electrical engineering of contracts including control circuit design, site wiring diagrams and associated documentation including compiling manuals.
  • Preparing & revising electrical and associated mechanical drawings including Circuit Diagrams and Panel Layout Drawings, and Site Wiring Diagrams.
  • Ensuring accurate information is gathered and presented to Contracts Engineers to ensure equipment compliance with design data within the framework of the Company's Quality Procedures and to enable the procurement and manufacture of equipment to fulfil contractual requirements.
  • Preparing and updating Technical Service Department documents including standard manual sections, instrument (e.g., temperature controllers / inverters) setup and datasheets & Technical Services Communications producing product and component selection and use information to colleagues in Contracts and Service Departments.
  • Assisting commissioning and service engineers in office and over telephone with onsite technical and electrical queries and troubleshooting as and when necessary.

    Electrical Design Engineer - EXPERIENCE
  • We are looking for a practical Engineering Professional ideally with experience in the process and practicalities of system design within an ISO 9001 quality driven business.
  • Experience would preferably be from within electrical engineering services with specific reference to steam or high temperature process heating applications, but other backgrounds will be considered. High voltage systems experience would be advantageous.
  • Use of AutoCAD in preparing Electrical Circuit Diagrams / P+IDs / GA drawings. Proficiency and experience with a dedicated Circuit Design Application, e.g., EPLAN or SEE Electrical would be a benefit.
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite of applications including SharePoint.
  • A track record in working on medium sized technology orientated, multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Excellent organisational and multi-tasking ability.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ideally you will have practical engineering skills plus a formal qualification (HNC/HND or Degree) in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING or a related field. Experience of working in a similar job role is ideal. Longer experience may be considered as an advantage over academic achievement.

    COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • Strong written English and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work within a team environment and to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within the Company structure and with our customers and suppliers.
  • Knowledge of a second European language would be advantageous but is not essential.

    Electrical Design Engineer previous suitable job titles: Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Technician, Electrical Control Engineer, Control Design Engineer, EC&I Engineer, Controls Engineer, Design Engineer

    Please apply ASAP

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