Hardware Tuv Design Engineer

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting a Hardware TUV Design Engineer on a 6-month contract based in Staffordshire (Hybrid).

This position is Inside IR35

We are looking to recruit either Control Panel/Hardware Design Engineers to join our clients growing Nuclear Division. The role is to design hardware systems mainly using proprietary hardware components for control panels and primarily focused on PLC’s, MCCs, Drives & Controls, and Switchgear. Preparing, reviewing and checking necessary calculations and design. The work may involve limited travel with the possibility of some periods away at customer sites carrying out surveys and designing solutions.

Candidate MUST have TUV SUD Functional Safety (IEC 61511) experience within the Nuclear Industry and hold valid SC clearance.

Essential Requirements:

• 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 (phone number removed),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)