Electrical Engineer

Our client is an established engineering business specialising in design and manufacture of switchgear and control panels and Staffbase Recruitment have been appointed to recruit for the position of Electrical Engineer.

Salary £55K -£65K Neg + Bonus + Benefits

The successful applicant will be responsible for electrical design, development and testing activities, supporting projects from initial specification through to manufacture and final testing.

The Role:

Reporting to the senior engineering team, the Electrical Engineer will undertake a range of design and development activities, including:

• Produce electrical designs, circuit diagrams, wiring schematics, calculations and technical documentation.

• Select electrical components and prepare equipment specifications and bills of materials.

• Support design reviews, prototype development and the release of designs for manufacture.

• Assist with development, routine and type testing, reviewing results and investigating technical issues.

• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, including IEC 62271, EN 50152 and IEC 60947.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing, assembly and testing teams.

• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve technical queries.

• Contribute to product improvements, safety, reliability and cost reduction initiatives.

Candidate:

You will be a qualified Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years' relevant experience in electrical design, ideally involving switchgear, control panels or power distribution equipment.

You will have experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation, be proficient in electrical CAD software and possess a good understanding of electrical components, manufacturing and testing requirements.

Knowledge of railway electrification, protection and control circuits, switchgear testing or relevant electrical standards would be advantageous.

You will also demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week early finish on Fridays

Benefits:

Excellent basic salary Negotiable DOE £55K - £65K
Bonus
Generous company pension
33 days annual leave
Free parking

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