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Position: Electrical Design Engineer
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: DOE plus paid overtime (weekdays & any weekend work)
Location: Coventry Area
Wentworth James Group has engaged with a new client and an established specialist within control system design, software and manufacture for industrial machinery across various industry sectors. Due to an increase in new business and projects we are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing electrical and control systems for a range of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company that values creativity and innovation.
Main responsibilities
- Design electrical and control systems for a range of projects using EPlan Electric and EPlan Pro Panel software
- Generate various pages, including title page, table of contents, revision overview, structure identifier overview, explanatory documents, thermal calculations, safety evaluation reports, machine/plant layouts, bus network overview, labels, electrical arrangement drawings, cut-out drawings, multi-line diagrams, single-line diagrams, PLC overview, terminal strip overview, terminal diagrams, cable overview, cable diagrams, parts lists, summarised parts lists, window macros, and plot frames.
- Generate reports, including bill of materials, wire number labels, cable number labels, and device tag labels using Excel spreadsheets
- Import and export drawings from/to DXF/DWG files
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards
- Work closely with the project team to ensure designs are delivered on time and within budget
- Provide technical support to manufacturing, installation, and commissioning teams
- Proficient in safety hardware validation using SISTEMA
Requirements
- HNC/HND Electrical Engineering minimum or a related field
- Experience as an electrical designer
- Familiarity with safety, regulatory, and quality standards, including HSE and ISO
- Strong experience in electrical and control system design using EPlan Electric and EPlan Pro Panel software
- Knowledge of basic electrical and control components
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Full UK drivers licence
- Right to work in the UK.
