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Design Engineer

Rise10 Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2 7FW

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Rise10 is seeking a Design Engineer with a strong background in electrical design for industrial automation and control systems.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for creating panel layouts and schematics.
  • Key responsibilities include developing electrical designs, creating technical documentation, and providing site support for installation and troubleshooting.
  • The position offers a salary of £45,000 per year, along with benefits such as a company car allowance, pension scheme, and private medical insurance.
  • This role is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established provider dedicated to innovative solutions in the food and manufacturing sectors.

Rise10 are working with a well-established provider of system integration and automation support services, seeking an enthusiastic Design Engineer to join their team. With a strong presence in the food, manufacturing sector, our client is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and fostering professional growth within their team.

Maybe you are an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in industrial control panel design or a Controls/Automation Engineer who enjoys electrical schematic work and system design.

If you have 3+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial automation and control systems, with proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for creating panel layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities of a Design Engineer:

  • Electrical System & Safety Design - Develop electrical designs for control panels, LV distribution, and safety circuits, ensuring compliance with BS EN ISO 13849/60261.
  • AutCAD Electrical Drafting - Create schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules, and instrumentation loop diagrams.
  • PLC & Industrial Networking - Design PLC wiring, I/O configurations, and integrate HMI/SCADA systems, while implementing Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP communication.
  • Technical Documentation - Prepare BOMs, technical specifications, and system documentation for project reference.
  • Collaboration & Site Support - Work with engineers, project managers, and clients, providing occasional on-site installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
  • Project & Process Improvement - Ensure on-time, budget-friendly designs while staying updated on industry trends and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience for a Design Engineer:

  • Experience with low-voltage (LV) distribution, cable calculations, and safety circuit design
  • A strong understanding of PLC wiring, I/O schedules, and industrial networking (Profibus, Profinet, etc.)
  • Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems is highly beneficial
  • Capable of designing machinery safety circuits and performing risk assessments
  • Experience with instrumentation loop diagrams and technical documentation is essential
  • Comfortable reading and interpreting electrical drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Benefits:

  • Company car or car allowance (after 6 months)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid overtime, TOL, and expenses
  • Team-building events, social gatherings, and Christmas party

Ready to take the next step in your career as a Design Engineer? Apply now and join an innovative team in system integration and automation!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.