Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description:

My client is an established electrical equipment manufacturer. They design and manufacture high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.

Job Overview

• They’re seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to support the engineering team for our industrial resistor product range. In this pivotal role, you’ll contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications. Your responsibilities will include implementing electrical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. The successful candidate should have hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation (resistor element and design overview sheets).
• Produce design calculations and corresponding paperwork to manufacture designs.
• Approval of drawings, Bills of Materials and other design information issued for manufacture.
• Participate in research, development, and product testing as agreed with the Engineering Manager.
• Select electrical components for use in control systems
• Create 3D models (primarily sheet metal parts) and assemblies, issuing designs for manufacture through engineering drawings and supplementary documentation (Bills of Materials, etc.).
• Carry out detailed mechanical design work including simulation and design verification testing, as required
• Review and approve design information from other team members.
• Conduct technical investigations, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, managing a complex workload efficiently.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Significant electrical design experience.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering.
• Familiarity with CE marking processes and DFMEA.
• Experience in designing electrical equipment and/or machinery.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and Autocad.
• Competent skill level with Microsoft Excel

Desirable

• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices – materials, FEA, fixings, fabrication etc.
• Experience of designing MV assemblies.
• Experience of HV test techniques.