Electrical Design Engineer

My Client is one of the leading suppliers of automated conveying and material handling systems, based in Nottingham. My client has been developing tailor-made solutions—from concept through to complete implementation—in the areas of unit load conveying, sorting technology, automated storage and retrieval systems, including controls, warehouse management systems, and IT integration.

The role will involve working within the controls department alongside hardware and software engineers, guiding projects through the hardware design phases by creating schematic drawings for control cabinets and field installations using EPLAN Pro Panel (EPLAN Electric P8 with 3D panel layouts).

The candidate will also use AutoCAD LT for device layouts. Experience with AutoCAD is not essential but is an advantage.

Given that this role services intralogistics projects, it is essential to work under tight and demanding deadlines. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work under increased pressure for extended periods. With project deadlines being fixed and delay penalties in place, some overtime will be required to meet business demands.

Key responsibilities

Basic EPLAN Skills – The following outlines the basic fundamental skills required. Additional skills are advantageous.

• Project – Creating, copying, renaming, deleting, backing up, restoring, exporting, etc.
• Project Structure – Correct use of EN(phone number removed) (2-letter coding).
• Pages – Types, numbers, structure.
• Plot frame – Ensure the correct one is in use/change to another if required.
• Macro creation – Correct symbology to IEC 60617, part assigned correctly, variants if needed, types of macro, etc.
• Part creation – Import via data portal, import via EDZ, create from scratch.
• Part insertion – Change display properties, copy/assign display properties.
• Correct use of navigators – Device, terminal, page, 2D/3D layout, 2D/3D parts, interruption, connections, etc.
• Wire idents – Place designations, enter designations.
• EPLAN boxes – Structure box, black box, PLC box, macro box.
• Representation types – Multi-line, single line, graphic, pair cross-reference, etc.
• Reports – Specifying a report template for a project, generating, deleting, updating, etc.

Design Skills

• A sound working knowledge of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations [UK] & Machinery Directive [EU].
• A sound working knowledge of designated/harmonised standards, particularly:
  • EN (phone number removed):2018
  • EN ISO 12100:2010
  • EN ISO (phone number removed):2015
  • EN ISO (phone number removed):2012
  • EN ISO 13850:2015
  • EN ISO 13855:2010
  • EN ISO 13857:2019
  • Any additional knowledge, particularly EN 619:2022 & EN 528:2021+A1:2022, is advantageous.
• A sound working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, industrial networks, barcode scanners, decentralised IO, etc.
• Designing by selecting and configuring controls, including power and safety system architecture for new automation equipment for AC & DC systems.
• Ability to review design outputs from both internal and external design resources.
• Specifying and selecting electrical components for UK, EU, and international applications.
• Power calculations & loadings.
• Project budgeting.