YourRecruit are currently looking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer for an industry leader in detection technology, providing inspection systems and services for ports, borders, and checkpoints. They help their customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling and trade fraud.

An exciting opportunity to join an industry leading organisation as an Electrical Design Engineer has become available

after internal promotions. This role includes: Control Panel design, Block Cable Diagrams, Schematic Projects, BoMs and revision management control and lifecycle management will be an important part of the role.

Salary: Up to £34,000 + Benefits

Location: Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent.

Start: Immediately.

Working Hours: 36.5 Hours a week. Monday to Friday – Early finish on Friday.

Holidays: 22 Days annual leave, increasing yearly. Includes Bank Holidays.

Working within the Cargo and Vehicle Inspection section of the Engineering team. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be involved in projects at all stages of the product lifecycle, from initial concept generation, new product introduction and continuous improvement in manufacture. The successful candidate will be working within a team of Electrical Design Engineers, reporting to the Senior Electrical Design Engineer, designing the electrical systems on X-ray Cargo and Vehicle Inspection (CVI) scanning equipment.

Key Responsibilities Electrical Design Engineer:

* Interpret specifications and customer requirements from Sales, Project Managers and Engineering Management.

* Research and develop alternatives to current components or designs.

* Support NPD (New Product Development) projects hands-on, with prototyping and Commissioning.

* Produce technical documentation to support designs.

* Create electrical schematics and 3D panel layouts using EPlan P8 and Pro Panel.

* Export BoM data for electrical hardware.

* Issue designs into the PLM system via the ECO process.

* Work with Chief Engineers to design new innovative products.

* Provide technical support to all areas of the business throughout the lifecycle of a product.

* Work within the company quality and safety procedures.

* Provide service support and action ECRs allocated.

* Visit sites as required.

Essential Skills:

* Strong knowledge of electrical control systems including essential knowledge of PLC systems.

* Experience in an electrical CAD package (EPlan preferred).

* Experience in a PLM system.

* Flexibility to respond to changing business needs.

* Willingness to travel with good presentation skills.

* Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Presentation, Teams & Word).

* 3 years’ experience in a relevant field of work

* HNC in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study

Desirable Skills:

* Experience in using EPlan P8 and Pro-panel.

* Experience designing Drive Systems.

* Practical experience in wiring control panels / test rigs.

* BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study

Interested?

Apply now and we can discuss this in more detail and provide you with a more detailed job description.

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