Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Position: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (hybrid working available)

Salary: Not to be advertised (open for discussion)

Industry: Automation & Special Purpose Machines

PRS Engineering has engaged with a new client and a global manufacturer of Special Purpose Machines & specialist equipment. We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to oversee the electrical hardware involved in the full project life-cycle from concept through to manufacturing & installation. Ideally, you will have a background in machine design or automation projects.

About The Role

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our electrical team. The role involves designing control panels and completing installation projects for distribution lines and equipment. The candidate will also be responsible for design calculations and accompanying documentation for specifying hardware and designing internal layout of control panels.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop electrical and electronic designs for specialist products and new projects
• Understand the use and implementation of PC and PLC systems (Allen Bradley & Siemens).
• Develop PLC hardware designs for systems where required.
• Working closely with the on-site Manufacturing department to provide technical support.
• Provide advice and technical support to internal Projects team on electrical issues.
• Responsible for design developments, managing timescales and reporting on progress.
• Develop documents such as test procedures, BOM’s, cable schedules and supporting documents for manuals.
• Document to the required level for CE compliance, the electrics of equipment developed.
• Occasional domestic and international travel to commission equipment when required.

Qualification and Experience:

• Degree qualified in an Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience/apprenticeship.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience of using AutoCAD Electrical is essential for developing wiring schematics.
• Exposure to UL/CE/UKCA certification would be advantageous.
• Knowledge/experience of machinery directive/machinery regulations
• Exposure to electrical layout, circuit boards, PLC, machinery safety, bills of materials is required.
• Exposure to the manufacturing industry

Sound interesting? Contact Daniel Warby at PRS Engineering for further information and apply!