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Lead Hardware Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An experienced Hardware Engineer is sought for systems integration clients based in Reading, offering competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package.
  • Candidates must possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in functional safety and designing electrical panels with PLCs and LV distribution systems.
  • A degree or HND in a relevant subject is required, along with proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent communication skills are essential for client interaction and mentoring roles, and candidates must be able to achieve SC security clearance.
  • Desirable qualifications include experience in regulated industries, an MEng degree, and progress towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineering status.

My systems integration clients are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer based in Reading. They are offering competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package alongside exciting projects in a growing industry.

Essential Requirements:

  • Functional Safety experience
  • Knowledge of designing electrical panels containing PLC's and LV distribution systems.
  • Design of electrical cabling and containment systems
  • Educated to at least degree level in relevant subject or HND with additional experience on project implementation
  • Good working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical, Microsoft office word & excel.
  • Must be able to achieve security clearance to at least SC level, and possibly DV
  • It is essential that candidates have excellent communication skills as client contact and mentoring is required.
  • Ability to mentor and develop engineers and technicians
  • A good working knowledge of related safety and environmental legislation.
  • Able to develop technical solutions to meet project and customer expectations
  • Thorough understanding of, or working towards, BS7671 IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Understanding of IEC BS EN 61439-1,Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies
  • Confidence to work within a multidisciplinary design team
  • Working with production to see the design through to completion.


Desirable Requirements:

  • Worked previously in a highly regulated industry.
  • Understanding of EMC practices
  • Will hold or will be working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineering status
  • MEng qualification
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Site experience (survey /install)

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