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Electrical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 27,091 - 33,111 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Electrical Design & Controls Engineer - Oxfordshire

About the Company

We are currently working with a Smart Manufacturing solutions provider that are a specialist in machine vision, inspection technologies, and advanced metrology. 

The Role

We are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic Electrical Design Engineer who can work effectively as part of an experienced engineering team.

The core role will utilise electrical CAD software to design panels and electrical schematics for a diverse range of projects, from small retro-fit camera systems through to large-scale industrial automation machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Design and specify control systems, safety systems, and electrical components for industrial automation systems.

Create electrical schematics and designs within AutoCAD Electrical (including layout diagrams, terminal plans, and wiring plans) to EU Standards.

Create technical specifications, process flow diagrams, and plan control system programming architecture.

Collaborate with Design and Applications engineers to provide drawings, specifications, and deliver projects on time.

Execute PLC and controls programming for industrial automation systems.

Coordinate suppliers as part of overall project control.

Assist as required with electrical fitting, panel wiring, and the assembly of machine builds.

Carry out electrical testing procedures on new machine builds.

Support electrical problem-solving during the manufacturing build process.

Integrate and commission new systems alongside company engineers at customer sites within the UK and overseas.

Maintain, develop, and support existing control systems at customer sites globally.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential

Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

Software: Minimum of 3+ years of experience using AutoCAD Electrical or a similar package.

Design: Proven experience and knowledge of designing and creating electrical panel layouts within electrical CAD software.

Safety: Machinery safety training and/or hands-on experience.

Technical Knowledge: Sound understanding of electrical control gear, industrial automation, and the implementation of communication protocols (e.g., Profinet/Profibus, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, serial, OPC, IO-link).

Attributes: A logical approach to problem-solving, strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work to strict deadlines.

Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills-both written and verbal-with a strong willingness to work collaboratively within a team.

Desirable

Educated to degree level, preferably in Electrical Engineering or a related field (2.1 or above).

Knowledge of robotics.

A clean, full UK driving license

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