Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a young and innovative business. In this role you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing electrical systems for cutting-edge NDP automation machines.

As an Lead Electrical Design Engineer, your role will include:

• Lead the Electrical Design for NDP automation machines, creating new systems from scratch.
• Design safety systems from the ground up to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
• Develop electrical cabinets for new machines, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
• Create and modify electrical drawings as needed, ensuring accuracy and precision.
• Produce pneumatic diagrams for seamless integration within their machines.
• Provide support for production by diagnosing and resolving electrical faults.
• Assist the controls engineer in commissioning activities to ensure smooth operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing machines.
• Take ownership of electrical safety, electrical risk assessments, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Occasionally participate in the international commissioning of machines.
• Manage and mentor junior electrical engineers and technicians.
• Maintain and manage electrical Bill of Materials (BOMs).

To be considered for this Lead Electrical Design Engineer role, you will need the following:

• Hold a qualification in electrical or mechatronic engineering (minimum foundation degree, HNC, HND, or degree in an applicable discipline).
• Possess a minimum of 8 years' experience in creating and reading electrical schematics/circuit diagrams.
• Have at least 5 years' experience in designing complete electrical systems, including safety systems.
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of UKCA/CE marking, PUWER, and machine certification.
• Familiarity with various motor drive technologies such as servo, DC, stepper, and AC motors.
• Knowledge of PLCs, with coding experience (Ladder logic and structured text) being advantageous.
• Experience with SolidWorks electrical is a plus.
• Holding an IOSH or equivalent health and safety certification is advantageous.
• Knowledge of PUWER accreditation and understanding is beneficial.
• Possess good general computer skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with a cause-effect mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team.

Working Hours:

The standard working hours are 9 am to 5 pm, with occasional flexibility for additional hours if required.

In return, our client will offer the successful Lead Electrical Design Engineer the following:

• £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.
• Pension contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
• Holiday Entitlement: You will receive 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays (or a pro-rata number of days based on your start date).
• Bonus Scheme: You will have the opportunity to participate in the Company's Bonus Scheme, which, for 2023, can provide up to 20% of your salary on a pro-rata basis.
• Death in Service Insurance: You will be eligible for a death in service insurance coverage equal to 4 times your base salary.