Junior Applications Engineer

Working within the Engineering Department the role of the Applications Engineer is to produce Engineering Specifications and Purchase Order Requisitions; also, to provide technical support for the Engineering contract designers to produce Bills of Material and Electrical and Mechanical drawings for Manufacturing and Customers (in accordance with the contract).

• To determine the appropriate ratings and performance requirements from Tendering Specification and check the equipment being supplied complies with the customers switchgear specifications
• To ensure the operational and performance requirements of the customers application (e.g., Current, Voltage and fault ratings, etc.) are complied with by the appropriate HSS equipment.
• To issue detailed Engineering Specifications for the Mechanical and Electrical Contract Designers, Manufacturing and Procurement departments for the Switchgear, and design complex relay protection and substation control schemes.
• To create and issue Purchase Order Requisitions for relays and other ancillary equipment as required to meet the requirements of the Engineering Specification, using the Company VISIBILITY system.
• To liaise directly (and via BRUSH Commercial Department) with customers engineers on all technical matters relating to the specific contract.
• To design and produce internal software schemes where required to enable the overall scheme to function and provide technical assistance to Test Department when required.
• Assist with manufacturing and quality investigations.
• Assist manufacturing with Continuous Improvement implementation.
• Support the implementation of RoadMap projects.
• Coach and train other staff in relevant technical areas.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HND/Degree level in an Electrical Engineering Discipline

Skills

• Ability to work under own initiative creating project plans, milestones and deliver on time in full.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a disciplined and enthusiastic approach, which captures the commitment of others
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Detail oriented with the skill set to resolve problems
• Ability to present data effectively
• Problem solver with a methodical approach and an eye for detail

Knowledge

• Good IT skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of quality systems
• Working knowledge of business systems
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of relevant industry switchgear standards

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of working withing the switchgear industry
• Commercial experience and/or BRUSH Switchgear product knowledge considered.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers

BRUSH Switchgear provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.

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