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Electrical Design Engineer
Ipswich
Full time, Permanent
Monday to Friday Days
Salary: £44,000 - £55,000 (DoE)
25 days hol + BH, Death in Service, Company bonus, Pension
Our dynamic and innovative Ipswich based client is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead the function in the development of new packaging production machines. This is an exciting opportunity to join a young business as they launch their innovative products worldwide.
Key Activities:
- Principal electrical designer on project.
- Design of safety systems.
- Detailed design of electrical cabinets.
- Responsible for originating all electrical drawings.
- Responsible for originating all pneumatics drawings.
- Support the build of electrical cabinets.
- Actively participate in build and run up testing of machines.
- Support build and commissioning teams with electrical fault diagnosis.
- Assist controls engineer on commissioning activities.
- Responsible for electrical safety, electrical risk assessments and standards compliance.
- Origination of electrical BOMS.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Electrical or mechatronic qualification, minimum foundation degree, HNC, HND or degree in an applicable discipline.
- SolidWorks electrical experience advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years experience in designing machine electrical systems from scratch.
- Understanding of UKCA / CE marking PUWER and machine certification.
- Knowledge of different motor drive technologies such as servo, dc, Stepper and AC motors.
- IOSH or equivalent health and safety certification advantageous.
- PUWER accreditation / understanding advantageous.
- Good general computer skills
- Strong cause-effect analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
