Electrical Design Engineer

An Electrical Design Engineer is needed by an expanding Engineering company in South Tyneside

The successful candidate will be working on bespoke switchgear projects with duties including: -

• Specifying and estimating of control panels from customer supplied documentation and/or site visits and meetings with our clients.
• Generation of electrical schematic diagrams including external and internal layout diagrams utilising AutoCAD Electrical software.
• Generation of Bills of Materials and other supporting documentation.
• Assistance with Manufacturing issues and compliance to relevant standards
• Assistance with Factory Acceptance Tests
• Generation of Operation and Maintenance files for completed projects.

The ideal candidate will be: -

• Educated to HNC level or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related subject.
• Experienced in the design and manufacture of industrial control panels and switchgear
• Good knowledge of PLCs
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Capable of producing electrical schematic diagrams, preferably using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Highly computer literate with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD experience.
• Commercially aware in order to make informed decisions on the selection of components based on a cost/benefit analysis
• Excellent time management skills
• Hands-on practical experience and ability with regard to the manufacture of industrial control panels.
• Working knowledge of process-based industries
• Have the initiative, ability and drive to generate new designs and improve overall efficiencies.
• Be a team player and be able to contribute towards team goals.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with good development and career prospects.

If you would like more information please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment (phone number removed) or click Apply Now to send your CV